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FILE -This file film image released by Warner Bros. Pictures shows a scene from "The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug." “The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug” held off “Anchorman 2” on a busy weekend at the box office. According to studio estimates Sunday, Peter Jackson’s “Hobbit” sequel took in 1.5 million in its second weekend of release. That topped Will Ferrell’s “Anchorman” sequel, which nevertheless opened strongly in second place. (AP Photo/Warner Bros. Pictures)

‘The Hobbit’ holds off ‘Anchorman 2’ with $31.5 million in its second week

NEW YORK, N.Y. – “The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug” held off “Anchorman 2” on a busy weekend at the box office.

According to studio estimates Sunday, Peter Jackson’s “Hobbit” sequel took in $31.5 million in its second weekend of release. That topped Will Ferrell’s “Anchorman” sequel, which nevertheless opened strongly in second place. It made $26.8 million over the three-day weekend and has made $40 million since opening Tuesday night.

Two Oscar hopefuls expanded to nationwide release and performed well. David O. Russell’s Abscam film “American Hustle” earned $19 million. Disney’s making-of “Mary Poppins” tale “Saving Mr. Banks” took in $9.3 million in expansion.

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