“The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug” breathed more fire at the holiday box office, repeating as No. 1 with $31.4 million and beating back a challenge from Will Ferrell and “Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues.” The comedy sequel, which arrived nine years after the original and stars Ferrell as TV newsman Ron Burgundy, brought in $26.7 million to finish second. The two movies were virtually tied after Friday, but a Saturday surge by Bilbo Baggins and the rest of Peter Jackson’s Middle Earth mob made the difference. Oscar hopeful “American Hustle,” director David O. Russell’s dark comedy set against the backdrop.
- 12/22/2013
- by Todd Cunningham
- The Wrap
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