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We have a surprise upset on the per theater chart as My Name is Bruce came out of nowhere to win the race to the top with $16,432 in one theater. I don't know how well it expand, and its reviews suggest it won't, but no matter what happens theatrically, it should be a big hit on the home market. On the one hand, Noah's Arc: Jumping the Broom remained in second place with an average of $14,866 in five theaters. On the other hand, that was a greater than 50% drop-off, which is extremely high for a limited release and suggested limited potential to expand. Likewise, Synecdoche, new york fell harshly this past weekend but still added almost $100,000 in nine theaters for an average of $11,040. One last note, Let the Right One In expanded its theater count to seven and just missed the $10,000 mark with an average of $9,528.

This week: Danny Boyle makes millions, Kate Winslet goes Nazi and Zac Efron distances himself from all that High School Musical business.

Yes, we're on about Watchmen again. We won't stop until 100% of you own it.