BEN STILLER - TROPIC THUNDER STILL ON TOP AT U.S. BOX OFFICE

TROPIC THUNDER STILL ON TOP AT U.S. BOX OFFICE

BEN STILLER's war comedy TROPIC THUNDER has retained its grip on the top of the U.S. box office, after earning an impressive $11.5 million (GBP6.2million) during its third week of release.
The comedy - which features Stiller, Jack Black, Robert Downey Jr. and Tom Cruise - beat out new futuristic thriller, Babylon A.D. starring Vin Diesel - which grossed $9.7 million (GBP5.2million) in its first week of release, coming in second place.
The Dark Knight moved up a spot from last weekend (beg22Aug08), to number three, taking in an additional $8.75 million (GBP4.73million).
The Batman film now boasts total takings of $502.4 million (GBP271.6million) in its four weeks - becoming the second movie in Hollywood history to top $500 million (GBP270.3million) at the domestic box office.
Rounding out the top five is Anna Faris-starring comedy The House Bunny, coming in at number four with taking of $8.3 million (GBP4.5million).
Don Cheadle-starring drama Traitor follows, taking in $7.9 million (GBP4.3million) in its first week.