Box Office
LOS ANGELES — The dance flick "Stomp the Yard" retained its top spot at the box office for a second week, but a handful of small films were boosted by success at the Golden Globes.
The Fox Searchlight film "The Last King of Scotland" was the biggest beneficiary as the studio shrewdly expanded the art house film from four theaters to 495, anticipating a good performance at the Globes. The movie took in an estimated $1.8 million from Friday to Sunday.
Forest Whitaker was named best actor in a drama for his portrayal of Ugandan dictator Idi Amin. He also is considered a favorite for an acting Oscar.
"The marketplace accepted the movie," said Paul Dergarabedian, president of box-office tracker Media By Numbers. "Having Forest Whitaker win for that key role really boosted the film."
1. "Stomp the Yard," $13.3 million.
2. "Night at the Museum," $13 million.
3. "Dreamgirls," $8.7 million.
4. "The Hitcher," $8.2 million.
5. "The Pursuit of Happyness," $6.7 million.
6. "Freedom Writers," $5.6 million.
7. "Pan's Labyrinth," $4.7 million.
8. "Children of Men," $3.7 million.
9. "The Queen," $3.7 million.
10. "Arthur and The Invisibles," $3.1 million.
