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North America box office goes to Puss in Boots

Actor Antonio Banderas poses on the red carpet upon his arrival at the Doha Tribeca Film Festival in Doha
Animated movie Puss in Boots landed on its feet with a $51 million global debut over the weekend and likely set a Halloween weekend record for a domestic opening, according to studio estimates released on Sunday.

North America Box Office Goes to 'Puss in Boots'

Actor Antonio Banderas poses on the red carpet upon his arrival at the Doha Tribeca Film Festival in Doha
Animated movie Puss in Boots landed on its feet with a $51 million global debut over the weekend and likely set a Halloween weekend record for a domestic opening, according to studio estimates released on Sunday.
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