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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 2009
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 BOX OFFICE ROUNDUP 
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Knowing Thinks Big at Box Office

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(Newser) – Knowing knew what audiences wanted this weekend and grasped top spot with a $24.8 million haul, the Hollywood Reporter says. Buddy flick I Love You, Man bromanced to second with $18 million, while Duplicity made off with $14.4 million in third. Holdovers Race to Witch Mountain ($13 million) and Watchmen ($6.7 million) rounded out the top five.

Andy Samberg and Paul Rudd, right, are shown in a scene from I Love You, Man.
Andy Samberg and Paul Rudd, right, are shown in a scene from I Love You, Man.   (AP Photo/Paramount Pictures, Scott Garfield)
Nicolas Cage as John Koestler and Rose Byrne as Diana Whelan in
Nicolas Cage as John Koestler and Rose Byrne as Diana Whelan in "Knowing."   (MovieWeb)
Nicolas Cage as John Koestler and Rose Byrne as Diana Whelan in
Nicolas Cage as John Koestler and Rose Byrne as Diana Whelan in "Knowing."   (MovieWeb)
Actors Paul Rudd, right, and Jason Segel hug it out on Friday, Mar. 6, 2009 in New York.
Actors Paul Rudd, right, and Jason Segel hug it out on Friday, Mar. 6, 2009 in New York.   (AP Photo/Evan Agostini)
Nicolas Cage, right, and Rose Byrne are shown in a scene from Knowing.
Nicolas Cage, right, and Rose Byrne are shown in a scene from Knowing.   (AP Photo/Summit Entertainment, Vince Valitutti)
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