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BOX OFFICE

THE ROCK'S 'DOOM' IS NO. 1

"Doom," adapted from the sci-fi video game and starring The Rock, debuted as the weekend's top movie with a modest $15.4 million, according to studio estimates Sunday.

"Dreamer: Inspired by a True Story," a horse-racing family film starring Kurt Russell and Dakota Fanning, opened in second place with $9.3 million.

Charlize Theron's blue-collar drama "North Country" premiered at a weak No. 5 with $6.5 million. "Stay," starring Ewan McGregor, flopped with a $2.15 million debut.

final word

"Larry David said to me, 'I would have gotten a kidney from anybody but my wife. I would never go there.' "

George Lopez | recalling a conversation with the "Curb Your Enthusiasm" star after Lopez received a kidney from his wife

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