Los Angeles, CA, United States (CNS) – Even with the combined star powers of Cher and Christina Aguilera, “Burlesque” can’t take over “Harry Potter” and two animated flicks at the weekend box office. The musical flick performed slightly below its expected gross, but still did fairly well with $11.8 million.
Even with the heavy promotions, “Burlesque” places fourth, behind the wizard flick, the newcomer “Tangled” and “Megamind.”
“Tangled,” meanwhile was close behind box office topper “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows part 1″ with a strong $49.1 million during the weekend box office and a total of $69 million over five days.
Other newcomers this weekend are “Love and Other Drugs” and “Faster,” which are at sixth and seventh place with $9.9 million and $8.7 million respectively.
Weekend Box Office Top Ten (from boxofficemojo.com):
- “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1″ – $50.3 million
- “Tangled” – $49.1 million
- “Megamind” – $12.9 million
- “Burlesque” – $11.8 million
- “Unstoppable” – $11.8 million
- “Love and Other Drugs” – $9.9 million
- “Faster” – $8.7 million
- “Due Date” – $7.3 million
- “The Next Three Days” – $4.8 million
- “Morning Glory” – $4 million
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