But screw the history lesson.
Im guessing that if you read this far you are either a box office geek or aTwilightfan.
So, even with 20011s bad box office climate, it was clear thatTwilight Fourwas going to be big.
I am here to tell you thatBreaking Dawn Part 1is big by any measure.
Thats about as impressive as it gets.
The weekends other franchise title was a bit less impressive.Happy Feet Twoopened to $22 million from 3,606 locations.
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That is more than 45% off ofHappy Feets $41.5 million launch in November of 2006.
When you consider the fact that the sequel was released in 3D, the discrepancy becomes even more glaring.
Fox Searchlight made it into the top ten with their limited releaseThe Descendants.
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The dramedy starringGeorge Clooneyopened in five locations on Wednesday and expanded to 29 two days later.
Of course, by Thanksgiving things are going to get a little crowded with family fare.
Both DisneysThe Muppetsand Sonys 3DArthur Christmasare opening in 3,300 locations, whileMartin Scorseses 3DHugoplays to a more modest 1,200.
