'Earth' tops boxoffice

December 14, 2008 Fox's remake of the sci-fi classic "The Day the Earth Stood Still" survived critics' toxic attacks in weekend-winning style, as the Keanu Reeves starrer landed atop the domestic boxoffice with an estimated $31 million in opening grosses. Summit's vampire romance "Twilight" finished third over its fourth frame with an $8 million performance and a $150.1 million cume. "With the holiday playtime coming up, we're going to have a great and profitable run," Fox senior vp distribution Chris Aronson said.

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