New Moon Falls (But Stays No. 1), Blind Side Rises (And Makes It Close)

Twilight sequel's box office plunges 70 percent in second weekend, but stays big enough to hold off surging Sandra Bullock movie

By Joal Ryan Nov 29, 2009 5:42 PMTags
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Okay, so what should we call them: B.S.-ers? Side-dishes? Bli-hards?

Devotees of The Blind Side are deserving of their own Twi-hard-esque nickname after the Sandra Bullock football drama gave New Moon a run for the holiday box office, and, in rare fashion, grossed more money in its second weekend than its first.

In all, Blind Side's Friday-Sunday take was estimated at $40.1 million. New Moon held off Team Bullock, and stayed No. 1 with $42.5 million.

The race between the two movies was tight for one reason: Blind Side surged, with business up nearly 20 percent; New Moon fanaticism cooled, with ticket sales plunging 70 percent.

Stay tuned for more details, and the complete Top 10 standings. 

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