Last updated: Monday, March 3, 2008

SEMI-PRO BOUNCES TO THE TOP OF U.S. BOX OFFICE

WILL FERRELL comedy SEMI-PRO has slam-dunked its way to the top of the U.S. box office, but with disappointing takings of just $15.3 million (GBP7.65 million) in its opening weekend (01-02Mar08).

Will Ferrell as 'Jackie Moon' in 'SEMI-PRO'

The movie knocked Vantage Point into the number two spot, with the Dennis Quaid thriller scoring $13 million (GBP6.5 million).

In third place is The Spiderwick Chronicles with takings of $8.75 million (GBP4.37 million), and The Other Boleyn Girl opened in fourth with sales of $8.3 million (GBP4.15 million).

Jumper fell from third to fifth with $7.6 million (GBP3.8 million).

New release Penelope - starring Christina Ricci and Reese Witherspoon - landed at a disappointing eight, taking just $4 million (GBP2 million) at movie theatres.

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Source: WENN

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