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Batman Slices Pineapple to Rule a 4th Weekend

Pineapple Express beat Batman on Friday, slid into No. 2 overall

By Caroline Zimmerman,  Newser User

Posted Aug 10, 2008 3:03 PM CDT
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(Newser) – The Dark Knight is still lording it over the box office, grossing $26 million over the weekend for a fourth consecutive win—and overtaking Shrek 2 to become the third biggest Hollywood blockbuster ever with a cumulative $441.5 million. Judd Apatow's new comedy Pineapple Express beat The Dark Knight on Friday, but finished at No. 2 with $22.4 million for the weekend. The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 2 took third place, grossing $10.8 million.



In this photo provided by Columbia Pictures, James Franco, left, and Seth Rogen are shown in a scene from the action-comedy Pineapple Express.
In this photo provided by Columbia Pictures, James Franco, left, and Seth Rogen are shown in a scene from the action-comedy "Pineapple Express".   (Associated Press)
Jim Carrey, left, and his girlfriend Jenny McCarthy pose together at the premiere of the film Pineapple Express in Los Angeles, Thursday, July 31, 2008.
Jim Carrey, left, and his girlfriend Jenny McCarthy pose together at the premiere of the film "Pineapple Express" in Los Angeles, Thursday, July 31, 2008.   (Associated Press)
Alexis Bledel, America Ferrera, Amber Tamblyn and Blake Lively are shown in a scene from The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants.
Alexis Bledel, America Ferrera, Amber Tamblyn and Blake Lively are shown in a scene from "The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants."   (Associated Press)
Christian Bale is shown as Batman in a scene from The Dark Knight. As Batman has gotten darker, his voice has gotten deeper, sparking discussion among critics.
Christian Bale is shown as Batman in a scene from "The Dark Knight." As Batman has gotten darker, his voice has gotten deeper, sparking discussion among critics.   (Associated Press)
Heath Ledger stars as The Joker in The Dark Knight.
Heath Ledger stars as The Joker in "The Dark Knight."   (Associated Press)
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