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- Han Kang's books sell out in South Korea after Nobel win
- Shanghai markets sink ahead of briefing on mixed day for Asia
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- Asian markets mixed after Wall St drop, Shanghai dips before briefing
- Automaker Stellantis says CEO will retire in 2026
- Musk's promised robotaxi unveil delayed
- On US coast, wind power foes embrace 'Save the Whales' argument
- At least 10 dead in Florida after Hurricane Milton spawns tornadoes
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- Wall Street stocks retreat from records on US inflation data
- Israel strikes central Beirut, killing 22
- Solar storm could impact US hurricane recovery efforts: agency
- Delta eyes Election Day travel pullback as profits climb
- Florida battered by hurricane, floods but spared 'worst-case scenario'
- UK's William and Kate in first joint public engagement since cancer treatment
- Over 200 women in legal talks with Harrods over Fayed abuse claims
- A very stiff breeze: BBC says sorry for 20,000 kph wind forecast
- Musk finally unveiling his long-promised robotaxi
- London's Frieze art fair goes potty for ceramics
- US, Europe stocks fall on US inflation data
- US consumer inflation eases to 2.4% in September
- Hurricane Milton tornadoes kill four in Florida amid rescue efforts
- South Korea's Han Kang wins literature Nobel
- Ikea posts fall in annual sales after lowering prices
- Stock markets diverge, oil gains after China rebounds
- World can't 'waste time' trading climate change blame: COP29 hosts
- South Korean same-sex couples make push for marriage equality
- Mumbai declares day of mourning for Indian industrialist Ratan Tata
- 7-Eleven owner restructures to fight takeover
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'Dungeons & Dragons' finds N. America moviegoers are game
"Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves" scorched the competition in North American theaters this weekend with an opening take estimated at $38.5 million, industry watcher Exhibitor Relations said Sunday.
The Paramount and eOne film, based on the popular role-playing game, also took in some $33 million abroad, a key audience given its cost of $150 million, said David A. Gross of Franchise Entertainment Research.
"Foreign is where 'Dungeons & Dragons' has to excel to be profitable and become a series," he said, adding that the film -- a fantasy heist yarn starring Chris Pine, Michelle Rodriguez and Hugh Grant -- "has the potential to generate sequels."
While toy- and game-based movies often struggle, next weekend's opening of "Super Mario Bros." is expected to be one of the year's biggest. And don't forget "Barbie," coming in July.
In second place this weekend was previous leader "John Wick: Chapter 4," at $28.2 million. The Lionsgate action thriller, with Keanu Reeves in the title role, has drawn praise for elaborate stunts and choreography that have been called "spectacular" and "mind-boggling."
Horror flick "Scream VI" from Paramount and Spyglass Media placed third at $5.3 million for the Friday-through-Sunday period. Its total domestic take of $98.2 million has surpassed last year's "Scream," which earned $81 million, Variety.com reported.
"His Only Son," a faith-based drama from Angel Studios, also opened at $5.3 million -- not bad for a movie made on a shoestring budget of $250,000. It tells the Biblical story of God's directive to Abraham to sacrifice his son, Isaac.
And in fifth place was United Artists' boxing drama "Creed III," at $5 million. Michael B. Jordan directs and plays the title character.
Rounding out the top 10 were:
"Shazam! Fury of the Gods" ($4.7 million)
"A Thousand and One" ($1.8 million)
"65" ($1.6 million)
"Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania" ($1.2 million)
"Jesus Revolution" ($1 million)
S.F.Lacroix--CPN