Box Office: 'Resident Evil: Afterlife' wins big!

With no real competition threatening to take over the top spot, new release "Resident Evil: Afterlife" easily jumped to No. 1 at the North American box office this weekend with $27.7 million in ticket sales.

It's a solid estimate for sure for the 3D sequel, which is already the fourth installment in the popular series. "Afterlife" scored an average of $8,646 per theater at 3,203 locations. The film stars Milla Jovovich.

Finishing second this weekend was "Takers," which grabbed another $6.1 million for a solid domestic total gross of $48.1 million. The film starring Idris Elba and Matt Dillon is budgeted at $32 million.

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'Resident Evil: Afterlife' kills at Friday box office

Paul W.S. Anderson's 3D sequel "Resident Evil: Afterlife" scored a strong debut at No. 1 Friday at the North American box office with a solid $10.9 million in ticket sales, according to studio estimates.

With no new competition fighting for the top spot, "Afterlife" easily won the race via an average of $3,403 per theater at 3,202 locations. The film based on the video game stars Milla Jovovich and Ali Larter.

Coming in second Friday was "The American," George Clooney's drama that bagged $1.79 million for a total haul of $24.2 million. "Takers" followed closely with $1.77 million for a cume of $43.7 million.

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Box Office: 'The American' triumphs with $13M

Anton Corbijn's drama "The American" topped the North American box office this weekend, proving lead actor George Clooney even manages to pull large audiences for a slow-moving film with a simple plot.

"The American" is not exactly your action-packed thriller, but it scored an average of $4,650 per theater at 2,83 locations, enough for first place this weekend. Heck, it even beat the utterly explosive "Machete."

"Machete" is definitely the more fast-paced flick of the two, but it only came in second with $11.4 million rom ticket sales at 2,670 locations. Not the worst result, but it could have been a tad better, for sure.

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'Machete' leads Friday box office!

Ladies and gentlemen, we're in for another tight race at the North American box office this weekend as "Machete" and "The American" face off for the cherished No. 1 spot. It's too close to call right now.

According to estimates, "Machete" came in first with $3.9 million Firday, although "The American" followed closely with $3.8 million. It will come down to the actuals to really determine what film won the race.

The one new release out of the race for the top spot is "Going the Distance," which only pulled $2.2 million, enough for fifth place. Strangely enough, it's the flick with the widest release this weekend.

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'The American' still on top of box office

As we head into the long weekend, George Clooney's latest film "The American" is still leading the North American box office, staying on top Thursday with an estimated daily gross of $1.4 million.

Anton Corbijn's drama about an assassin heading to Italy for one last job lifted its total gross to $3.1 million. The film opened Wednesday and managed to dethrone "Takers," which took No. 2 Thursday.

"Takers" grabbed $1.1 million for a domestic gross of $26.4 million. Following in third place with earnings of $852,729 was "The Last Exorcism," which brought its cumulative gross to $24.7 million. (BoMojo)

'The American' kills at box office Wednesday

Yes, people still seem interested in checking out what George Clooney is up to on the big screen, because "The American" debuted at No. 1 at the box office Wednesday with an estimated $1.6 million.

Directed by Anton Corbijn, "The American" follows an assassin who embarks on a final mission before retiring. Holed up in a small Italian village, Clooney puts together a weapon while dating a prostitute.

Okay, that's a rough synopsis. Anyway, "The American" dethroned "Takers" Wednesday. "Takers" dropped to second place with a daily gross of $1.2 million. "The Last Exorcism" took $941,797 in third place.

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Movie Review: "The American"

Seen on: August 30, 2010

The players: Director: Anton Corbijn, Writer: Rowan Joffe, Cast: George Clooney, Thekla Reuten, Violante Placido, Paolo Bonacelli

Facts of interest: Anton Corbijn also directed "Control."

The plot: George Clooney plays an assassin heading to Italy to embark on his final mission before going into retirement.

Our thoughts: Anton Corbijn’s “The American” is by no means a fast-paced action thriller, and that’s totally okay as long as you have a thing for slow-moving dramas. In my book, there’s absolutely nothing wrong with the movie’s pace, but where “The American” eventually starts loosing its appeal is in its rather predictable story. In other words, the payoff we get to watch is not exactly worth the wait.

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'Takers' wins box office race after all!

It was a race too close to call yesterday, but today's actuals show that "Takers" took the No. 1 spot at the North american box office this weekend after all. "The Last Exorcism" debuted in solid second place.

Essentially, "Takers" grabbed $20.5 million via an average of $9,298 per theater at 2,206 locations, while "The Last Exorcism" only bagged $20.3 million (average of $7,087 per theater at 2,874 sites).

It doesn't really matter what film took the crown, but what surprised me is that both low-budget flicks managed to pull quite an audience this late in the summer season. I can't but applaud both films.

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Exclusive 'The American' Behind-the-Scenes Look

Here is our exclusive look behind the scenes of Anton Corbijn's upcoming thriller "The American," which stars George Clooney, Irina Björklund and Thekla Reuten. The film opens Sept. 1, 2010. Watch it below.

Clooney plays Jack, a master assassin. When a job in Sweden ends more harshly than expected for this American abroad, he vows to his contact Larry that his next assignment will be his very last.

Jack reports to the Italy, where he holes up in a town and relishes being away from death for a spell. The assignment, as specified by a Belgian woman, Mathilde, is in the offing as a weapon is constructed.

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Watch four new 'The American' clips

Anton Corbjin's new thriller "The American" is hitting theaters Sept. 1, 2010, and here are four new clips from the film starring George Clooney in the lead role. Check them all out after the jump.

Clooney plays Jack, a master assassin. When a job in Sweden ends more harshly than expected for this American abroad, he vows to his contact Larry that his next assignment will be his last.

Jack reports to the Italy, where he holes up in a town and relishes being away from death for a spell. The assignment, as specified by a Belgian woman, Mathilde, is in the offing as a weapon is constructed.

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