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PT</span></p></li><li xmlns:msxsl="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:xslt"><p><span class="item-title"><a href="/article/VR1118062354.html">'Twilight' whammo with global franchise-best $341 mil</a></span><span class="item-description">Vamp saga finale trails 'New Moon' domestically with $141 mil</span><span class="item-author">Andrew Stewart</span><span class="item-pubDate">11/18/2012 8:35am PT</span></p></li><li xmlns:msxsl="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:xslt"><p><span class="item-title"><a href="/article/VR1118062347.html">'Twilight' shines with $71.2 mil; pic on track for $135 mil opening weekend</a></span><span class="item-description">Vamp installment has sixth highest opening day in history but lags behind franchise predecessors</span><span class="item-author">Michael Sullivan</span><span class="item-pubDate">11/17/2012 8:45am PT</span></p></li><li xmlns:msxsl="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:xslt"><p><span class="item-title"><a href="/article/VR1118062044.html">'Skyfall' shakes Stateside B.O. with $87.8 mil; 'Lincoln' strong with $82K per screen</a></span><span class="item-description">23rd Bond pic has biggest domestic bow in franchise history</span><span class="item-author">Andrew Stewart</span><span class="item-pubDate">11/11/2012 8:28am PT</span></p></li><li xmlns:msxsl="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:xslt"><p><span class="item-title"><a href="/article/VR1118062027.html">'Skyfall' boffo with $30.8 mil domestic take; actioner poised for $400 mil global mark</a></span><span class="item-description">Pic on track to earn nearly $80 mil in opening Stateside frame, the best bow in franchise history</span><span class="item-author">Michael Sullivan</span><span class="item-pubDate">11/10/2012 8:40am PT</span></p></li><li xmlns:msxsl="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:xslt"><p><span class="item-title"><a href="/article/VR1118061688.html">Box Office: 'Wreck-It Ralph' smashes record</a></span><span class="item-description">'Flight' lifts off with $25 million</span><span class="item-author">Andrew Stewart</span><span class="item-pubDate">11/4/2012 8:24am PT</span></p></li><li xmlns:msxsl="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:xslt"><p><span class="item-title"><a href="/article/VR1118061670.html">'Wreck-It Ralph' laps competish</a></span><span class="item-description">Disney's 3D toon expected to earn $50 mil in opening frame as East Coasters seek relief from storm aftermath</span><span class="item-author">Michael Sullivan</span><span class="item-pubDate">11/3/2012 8:45am PT</span></p></li><li xmlns:msxsl="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:xslt"><p><span class="item-title"><a href="/article/VR1118061339.html">'Argo' wins slow race to top weekend</a></span><span class="item-description">'Cloud Atlas' disappoints with $9.4 mil domestic</span><span class="item-author">Andrew Stewart</span><span class="item-pubDate">10/28/2012 9:00am PT</span></p></li><li xmlns:msxsl="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:xslt"><p><span class="item-title"><a href="/article/VR1118061329.html">Friday Box Office: 'Argo' sneaks to top spot with $4 mil; 'Cloud Atlas' drifts to #2 with $3.5 mil</a></span><span class="item-description">Crowd of newcomers divvy up take as hurricane approaches East Coast</span><span class="item-author">Michael Sullivan</span><span class="item-pubDate">10/27/2012 8:45am PT</span></p></li><li xmlns:msxsl="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:xslt"><p><span class="item-title"><a href="/article/VR1118061267.html">Box Office: Horror, Hanks angle with 'Argo'</a></span><span class="item-description">'Cloud Atlas,' 'Silent Hill: Revelation' open wide at box office</span><span class="item-author">Andrew Stewart</span><span class="item-pubDate">10/26/2012 4:00am PT</span></p></li><li xmlns:msxsl="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:xslt"><p><span class="item-title"><a href="/article/VR1118061042.html">'Paranormal' tops domestic, global B.O.</a></span><span class="item-description">Par scarer comes in under estimates, short of predecessors to earn $30 mil at domestic B.O.</span><span class="item-author">Michael Sullivan</span><span class="item-pubDate">10/21/2012 8:45am PT</span></p></li><li xmlns:msxsl="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:xslt"><p><span class="item-title"><a href="/article/VR1118061033.html">'Paranormal' tops crowded frame with $15 mil on track for $30 mil weekend; 'Argo' stays strong for $5.1 mil</a></span><span class="item-description">Fourth franchise installment lags behind estimates; Affleck pic drops just 13.6%</span><span class="item-author">Michael Sullivan</span><span class="item-pubDate">10/20/2012 8:35am PT</span></p></li><li xmlns:msxsl="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:xslt"><p><span class="item-title"><a href="/article/VR1118060903.html">'Paranormal 4' rekindles Par activity</a></span><span class="item-description">Four-quel kicks off run of Par pics after long hiatus</span><span class="item-author">Andrew Stewart</span><span class="item-pubDate">10/17/2012 4:37pm PT</span></p></li><li xmlns:msxsl="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:xslt"><p><span class="item-title"><a href="/article/VR1118060716.html">'Taken 2' bests newcomers with $22.5 mil; 'Argo' strong second with $20.1 mil</a></span><span class="item-description">Neeson thriller stays on top in second frame for robust $86.8 mil domestic cume</span><span class="item-author">Andrew Stewart</span><span class="item-pubDate">10/14/2012 8:41am PT</span></p></li><li xmlns:msxsl="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:xslt"><p><span class="item-title"><a href="/article/VR1118060710.html">'Sinister' tops Friday with $7.5 mil; 'Taken 2' expected to win weekend</a></span><span class="item-description">Affleck's 'Argo' starts strong with $5.9 mil; 'Transylvania' set to cross $100 mil this frame</span><span class="item-author">Michael Sullivan</span><span class="item-pubDate">10/13/2012 9:00am PT</span></p></li><li xmlns:msxsl="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:xslt"><p><span class="item-title"><a href="/article/VR1118060374.html">'Taken 2' nabs $50 mil to double predecessor's debut take</a></span><span class="item-description">Liam Neeson thriller powers weekend up 53% over 2011 </span><span class="item-author">Andrew Stewart</span><span class="item-pubDate">10/7/2012 8:23am PT</span></p></li><li xmlns:msxsl="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:xslt"><p><span class="item-title"><a href="/article/VR1118060372.html">'Taken 2' kickstarts weekend with $18.6 mil </a></span><span class="item-description">Neeson thriller on track for $50 mil weekend, double the opening of predecessor</span><span class="item-author">Michael Sullivan</span><span class="item-pubDate">10/6/2012 8:40am PT</span></p></li><li xmlns:msxsl="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:xslt"><p><span class="item-title"><a href="/article/VR1118060069.html">'Transylvania' sets record for Sept. bow  </a></span><span class="item-description">Sony films beat expectations to help end four-week B.O. slump</span><span class="item-author">Andrew Stewart</span><span class="item-pubDate">9/30/2012 8:36am PT</span></p></li><li xmlns:msxsl="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:xslt"><p><span class="item-title"><a href="/article/VR1118060061.html">'Hotel Transylvania' checks in to top spot with $11 mil; 'Looper' strong with $6.9 mil</a></span><span class="item-description">Toon on track to best expectations; sci-fi thriller looks for bump from positive buzz</span><span class="item-author">Michael Sullivan</span><span class="item-pubDate">9/29/2012 8:35am PT</span></p></li><li xmlns:msxsl="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:xslt"><p><span class="item-title"><a href="/article/VR1118059688.html">B.O. continues slump; trio vies for top spot</a></span><span class="item-description">In fourth straight losing frame, sales down roughly 25% from 2011</span><span class="item-author">Andrew Stewart</span><span class="item-pubDate">9/23/2012 9:00am PT</span></p></li><li xmlns:msxsl="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:xslt"><p><span class="item-title"><a href="/article/VR1118059683.html">'End of Watch,' 'House' lead newcomers on Friday with $4.6 mil each</a></span><span class="item-description">Open Road police drama on track to win weekend</span><span class="item-author">Andrew Stewart</span><span class="item-pubDate">9/22/2012 9:12am PT</span></p></li><li xmlns:msxsl="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:xslt"><p><span class="item-title"><a href="/article/VR1118059317.html">'Master' shatters per screen record; 'Evil' wins weekend with $21 mil</a></span><span class="item-description">B.O. jumps 27% over last weekend, still lags behind same frame last year</span><span class="item-author">Andrew Stewart</span><span class="item-pubDate">9/16/2012 8:30am PT</span></p></li><li xmlns:msxsl="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:xslt"><p><span class="item-title"><a href="/article/VR1118059311.html">'Evil' reigns at B.O.; 'Master' on track for record</a></span><span class="item-description">Sony/Screen Gems' actioner helps break B.O. slump; Weinstein drama headed for $180K per location</span><span class="item-author">Michael Sullivan</span><span class="item-pubDate">9/15/2012 8:45am PT</span></p></li><li xmlns:msxsl="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:xslt"><p><span class="item-title"><a href="/article/VR1118059227.html">B.O. should rebound this weekend</a></span><span class="item-description">'Nemo' in 3D, 'Resident Evil' will refuel box office</span><span class="item-author">Andrew Stewart</span><span class="item-pubDate">9/13/2012 4:31pm PT</span></p></li><li xmlns:msxsl="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:xslt"><p><span class="item-title"><a href="/article/VR1118058983.html">'Possession' tops worst frame since 2001</a></span><span class="item-description">Lionsgate scarer beats modest newcomers 'The Words,' 'Cold Light of Day'</span><span class="item-author">Andrew Stewart</span><span class="item-pubDate">9/9/2012 9:06am PT</span></p></li><li xmlns:msxsl="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:xslt"><p><span class="item-title"><a href="/article/VR1118058967.html">'Possession' tops sluggish pack on Friday</a></span><span class="item-description">Weekend likely to end up among lowest three-day B.O. totals in years</span><span class="item-author">Michael Sullivan</span><span class="item-pubDate">9/8/2012 9:15am PT</span></p></li><li xmlns:msxsl="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:xslt"><p><span class="item-title"><a href="/article/VR1118058882.html">Box Office: Slow weekend ahead for biz</a></span><span class="item-description">Exit of 'Gangster Squad' leaves slim pickings for frame</span><span class="item-author">Andrew Stewart</span><span class="item-pubDate">9/6/2012 5:17pm PT</span></p></li><li xmlns:msxsl="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:xslt"><p><span class="item-title"><a href="/article/VR1118058603.html">'Possession' hits No. 1 for holiday frame as summer B.O. dips 3%</a></span><span class="item-description">'Lawless' rises to 2nd place; 'Oogieloves' sees lowest per-screen average</span><span class="item-author">Andrew Stewart</span><span class="item-pubDate">9/3/2012 11:06am PT</span></p></li><li xmlns:msxsl="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:xslt"><p><span class="item-title"><a href="/article/VR1118058564.html">'Possession' overperforms with $17.7 mil</a></span><span class="item-description">Kidpic 'Oogieloves' earns new all-time low average for 1,000-plus locations</span><span class="item-author">Andrew Stewart</span><span class="item-pubDate">9/2/2012 8:41am PT</span></p></li><li xmlns:msxsl="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:xslt"><p><span class="item-title"><a href="/article/VR1118058549.html">'Possession' tops scary Friday</a></span><span class="item-description">Lionsgate scarer bests 'Expendables' as 'Oogieloves' earns dismal $100K</span><span class="item-author">Michael Sullivan</span><span class="item-pubDate">9/1/2012 8:45am PT</span></p></li><li xmlns:msxsl="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:xslt"><p><span class="item-title"><a href="/article/VR1118058502.html">Limp balloon for Labor Day B.O.</a></span><span class="item-description">'Possession,' 'Lawless' open wide</span><span class="item-author">Andrew Stewart</span><span class="item-pubDate">8/30/2012 7:31pm PT</span></p></li><li xmlns:msxsl="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:xslt"><p><span class="item-title"><a href="/article/VR1118058283.html">'Expendables' wins soft weekend</a></span><span class="item-description">Actioner earns $13.5 mil as conservative docu trails holdovers with $6.3 mil</span><span class="item-author">Andrew Stewart</span><span class="item-pubDate">8/26/2012 8:48am PT</span></p></li><li xmlns:msxsl="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:xslt"><p><span class="item-title"><a href="/article/VR1118058281.html">'2016' stuns with $2.2 mil </a></span><span class="item-description">Anti-Obama pic earns more per screen than 'Bourne,' 'Expendables' combined; 'Expendables' top with $3.9 mil</span><span class="item-author">Michael Sullivan</span><span class="item-pubDate">8/25/2012 8:55am PT</span></p></li><li xmlns:msxsl="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:xslt"><p><span class="item-title"><a href="/article/VR1118058031.html">'Expendables' wins weekend with soft $28.8 mil</a></span><span class="item-description">Sequel earns less domestically than predecessor, but more o'seas</span><span class="item-author">Andrew Stewart</span><span class="item-pubDate">8/19/2012 9:05am PT</span></p></li><li xmlns:msxsl="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:xslt"><p><span class="item-title"><a href="/article/VR1118058023.html">'Expendables 2' opens strong with $10.5 mil</a></span><span class="item-description">New franchise installment expected to win weekend with around $30 mil</span><span class="item-author">Michael Sullivan</span><span class="item-pubDate">8/18/2012 8:25am PT</span></p></li><li xmlns:msxsl="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:xslt"><p><span class="item-title"><a href="/article/VR1118057937.html">'Expendables 2' eyes muscular bow</a></span><span class="item-description">Lots of competish for males; 'ParaNorman' in very wide opening</span><span class="item-author">Andrew Stewart</span><span class="item-pubDate">8/16/2012 5:23pm PT</span></p></li><li xmlns:msxsl="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:xslt"><p><span class="item-title"><a href="/article/VR1118057724.html">'Bourne' again at domestic B.O. with $40 mil</a></span><span class="item-description">Latest franchise installment bests 'Knight'; 'Campaign' comes on strong</span><span class="item-author">Andrew Stewart</span><span class="item-pubDate">8/12/2012 8:49am PT</span></p></li><li xmlns:msxsl="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:xslt"><p><span class="item-title"><a href="/article/VR1118057719.html">'Bourne' tops Friday B.O. with $14 mil</a></span><span class="item-description">Pic expected to dethrone 'Knight' in debut frame; 'Campaign' strong with $10.3 mil</span><span class="item-author">Michael Sullivan</span><span class="item-pubDate">8/11/2012 8:45am PT</span></p></li><li xmlns:msxsl="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:xslt"><p><span class="item-title"><a href="/article/VR1118057464.html">'Knight' totals 'Recall' at domestic B.O.</a></span><span class="item-description">WB pic drops just 41% with $36.4 mil; 'Recall' soft with $26 mil</span><span class="item-author">Andrew Stewart</span><span class="item-pubDate">8/5/2012 8:32am PT</span></p></li><li xmlns:msxsl="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:xslt"><p><span class="item-title"><a href="/article/VR1118057460.html">'Knight' subdues 'Recall' at Friday B.O.</a></span><span class="item-description">Batman pic adds $10.4 mil to best sci-fi redo's $9.2 mil opening day</span><span class="item-author">Michael Sullivan</span><span class="item-pubDate">8/4/2012 8:29am PT</span></p></li><li xmlns:msxsl="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:xslt"><p><span class="item-title"><a href="/article/VR1118057184.html">'Dark Knight' strong with $64 mil</a></span><span class="item-description">Pic beats expectations with 60% drop after Colorado tragedy</span><span class="item-author">Andrew Stewart</span><span class="item-pubDate">7/29/2012 9:39am PT</span></p></li><li xmlns:msxsl="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:xslt"><p><span class="item-title"><a href="/article/VR1118057181.html">'Dark Knight' down 76% at Friday B.O.</a></span><span class="item-description">Pic earns $18.1 mil; tragedy, Olympics expected to mute weekend box office</span><span class="item-author">Michael Sullivan</span><span class="item-pubDate">7/28/2012 8:56am PT</span></p></li><li xmlns:msxsl="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:xslt"><p><span class="item-title"><a href="/article/VR1118057118.html">Box Office: Will auds rise for 'Dark Knight'?</a></span><span class="item-description">Poll finds 20-25% of moviegoers still hesitant after shooting</span><span class="item-author">Andrew Stewart</span><span class="item-pubDate">7/26/2012 5:34pm PT</span></p></li><li xmlns:msxsl="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:xslt"><p><span class="item-title"><a href="/article/VR1118056895.html">Amid tragedy, 'Dark Knight' strong at B.O.</a></span><span class="item-description">Studios suspend reporting of numbers; estimates put take at more than $160 mil</span><span class="item-author">Andrew Stewart</span><span class="item-pubDate">7/22/2012 9:45am PT</span></p></li><li xmlns:msxsl="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:xslt"><p><span class="item-title"><a href="/article/VR1118056887.html">'Dark Knight' earns estimated $75 mil </a></span><span class="item-description">In wake of shooting, WB, other studios suspend reporting of grosses </span><span class="item-author">Michael Sullivan</span><span class="item-pubDate">7/21/2012 9:38am PT</span></p></li><li xmlns:msxsl="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:xslt"><p><span class="item-title"><a href="/article/VR1118056835.html">'Dark Knight' midnight take brings in $30.6 mil</a></span><span class="item-description">Pic off to stronger late-night start than 'Avengers'</span><span class="item-author">Andrew Stewart</span><span class="item-pubDate">7/20/2012 7:58am PT</span></p></li><li xmlns:msxsl="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:xslt"><p><span class="item-title"><a href="/article/VR1118056821.html">'Knight' faces high hurdles to record haul</a></span><span class="item-description">Three factors will impact Bat finale's B.O. pace</span><span class="item-author">Andrew Stewart</span><span class="item-pubDate">7/19/2012 6:50pm PT</span></p></li><li xmlns:msxsl="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:xslt"><p><span class="item-title"><a href="/article/VR1118056593.html">'Ice Age' tops domestic B.O. with $46 mil</a></span><span class="item-description">Stateside totals still down roughly 40% from last year's 'Harry Potter' weekend</span><span class="item-author">Andrew Stewart</span><span class="item-pubDate">7/15/2012 8:28am PT</span></p></li><li xmlns:msxsl="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:xslt"><p><span class="item-title"><a href="/article/VR1118056583.html">'Ice Age' drifts to top of Friday B.O.</a></span><span class="item-description">Pic tops domestic B.O. with $16.5 mil, on track for high-$40 mil weekend</span><span class="item-author">Eddie Kim</span><span class="item-pubDate">7/14/2012 9:30am PT</span></p></li><li xmlns:msxsl="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:xslt"><p><span class="item-title"><a href="/article/VR1118056322.html">'Spider-Man' spins $140 mil web Stateside</a></span><span class="item-description">Sony reboot cumes stellar $341 mil globally</span><span class="item-author">Andrew Stewart</span><span class="item-pubDate">7/8/2012 8:43am PT</span></p></li><li xmlns:msxsl="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:xslt"><p><span class="item-title"><a href="/article/VR1118056317.html">'Spider-Man' tops Friday B.O. with $20.7 mil</a></span><span class="item-description">Sony pic on track for $60-$65 mil for three-day weekend</span><span class="item-author">Eddie Kim</span><span class="item-pubDate">7/7/2012 9:45am PT</span></p></li><li xmlns:msxsl="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:xslt"><p><span class="item-title"><a href="/article/VR1118056292.html">'Spider-Man' traps $75 mil in three days</a></span><span class="item-description">Pic on track for $120 mil - $130 mil for first six days</span><span class="item-author">Andrew Stewart</span><span class="item-pubDate">7/6/2012 9:55am PT</span></p></li><li xmlns:msxsl="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:xslt"><p><span class="item-title"><a href="/article/VR1118056253.html">B.O. eyes momentum for record-breaking year</a></span><span class="item-description">Even admissions up solidly so far in 2012</span><span class="item-author">Andrew Stewart</span><span class="item-pubDate">7/4/2012 3:00pm PT</span></p></li><li xmlns:msxsl="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:xslt"><p><span class="item-title"><a href="/article/VR1118056230.html">'Spider-Man' snares strong midnight bow</a></span><span class="item-description">Reboot grosses $7.5 mil at late-night showings</span><span class="item-author">Andrew Stewart</span><span class="item-pubDate">7/3/2012 10:44am PT</span></p></li><li xmlns:msxsl="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:xslt"><p><span class="item-title"><a href="/article/VR1118056153.html">'Ted' triumphs with $54 mil at weekend B.O.</a></span><span class="item-description">Second R-rated pic, 'Magic Mike,' also overperforms with $39 mil</span><span class="item-author">Andrew Stewart</span><span class="item-pubDate">7/1/2012 8:40am PT</span></p></li><li xmlns:msxsl="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:xslt"><p><span class="item-title"><a href="/article/VR1118056148.html">'Ted' on top at Friday B.O. with $20.2 mil</a></span><span class="item-description">'Magic Mike' finishes a close second with $19.4 mil; 'Ted' expected to win weekend</span><span class="item-author">Michael Sullivan</span><span class="item-pubDate">6/30/2012 8:42am PT</span></p></li><li xmlns:msxsl="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:xslt"><p><span class="item-title"><a href="/article/VR1118056119.html">Ladies show love for 'Magic Mike'</a></span><span class="item-description">Warner Bros. male stripper pic nabs $2.1 mil at midnight showings</span><span class="item-author">Andrew Stewart</span><span class="item-pubDate">6/29/2012 8:40am PT</span></p></li><li xmlns:msxsl="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:xslt"><p><span class="item-title"><a href="/article/VR1118056112.html">It's bear vs. bare among B.O. bows</a></span><span class="item-description">'Magic Mike,' 'Ted' enter the fray</span><span class="item-author">Andrew Stewart</span><span class="item-pubDate">6/29/2012 4:00am PT</span></p></li><li xmlns:msxsl="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:xslt"><p><span class="item-title"><a href="/article/VR1118056095.html">'Ted' battles 'Brave' at box office</a></span><span class="item-description">MacFarlane pic tracking at mid-to-high $30 million range</span><span class="item-author">Andrew Stewart</span><span class="item-pubDate">6/28/2012 1:45pm PT</span></p></li><li xmlns:msxsl="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:xslt"><p><span class="item-title"><a href="/article/VR1118055992.html">'Avengers' crosses $600 million mark</a></span><span class="item-description">Becomes third-highest domestic grossing film of all time</span><span class="item-author">Andrew Stewart</span><span class="item-pubDate">6/26/2012 12:36pm PT</span></p></li><li xmlns:msxsl="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:xslt"><p><span class="item-title"><a href="/article/VR1118055903.html">'Brave' hits target at weekend B.O.</a></span><span class="item-description">Pixar toon tops frame with $66 mil; 'Lincoln' earns soft $16.5 mil</span><span class="item-author">Andrew Stewart</span><span class="item-pubDate">6/24/2012 8:20am PT</span></p></li><li xmlns:msxsl="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:xslt"><p><span class="item-title"><a href="/article/VR1118055898.html">'Brave' shows grit at Friday B.O.</a></span><span class="item-description">Pixar toon earns $24.5 mil, expected to top weekend; 'Lincoln' second with $6.3 mil</span><span class="item-author">Michael Sullivan</span><span class="item-pubDate">6/23/2012 9:00am PT</span></p></li><li xmlns:msxsl="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:xslt"><p><span class="item-title"><a href="/article/VR1118055590.html">'Madagascar' stays 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