Celebrity News October 07, 2012
Box Office: ‘Taken 2’ Takes Top Spot
“Taken 2,” the kidnapping thriller starring Liam Neeson, nabbed the top spot at the box office, earning $50 million in the U.S. and Canada.
According to Reuters, the sequel beat out Adam Sandler's “Hotel Transylvania” for the win. The family friendly animated feature about Dracula and his hotel came in second with $26.3 million.
“Pitch Perfect,” starring Anna Kendrick and Rebel Wilson as college students in an all girls singing group, took the third spot, launching nationwide at $14.7 million. The flick opened in select theaters last weekend.
