'Happy Feet' on top but 007 in hot pursuit

(The Hollywood Reporter) It looks as if the animated penguins beat out James Bond for first place at the North American boxoffice on the weekend before Thanksgiving. But with the two movies so close, it could be that this afternoon's final numbers will be the true determinant of who wins the frame.
As it stood Sunday, estimates reported by each of the studios indicated that Warner Bros. Pictures' "Happy Feet" is the winner by a $1.7 million margin. The PG-rated CG-animated film earned an estimated $42.3 million compared with Sony Pictures' "Casino Royale," a Columbia Pictures/MGM co-production, which grossed $40.6 million.
...Considering that Pierce (Brosnan) began opening 'Bond' in the $20 million range and worked his way up to $40 million, the strength of Craig's terrific new Bond is evident," Sony distribution president Rory Bruer said. "We couldn't be happier with the Bond (producers) Michael Wilson and Barbara Broccoli chose in Craig. People who are not only die-hard Bond fans are embracing him, and we think this film will create more Bond fans."

According to the early reports on Daniel Craig, I'd have to say that Bruer isn't just spinning, he's probably right. I can't wait to see Casino Royale. The trailers look pretty awesome in a retro/Connery sort of way. It better be good.

I found this funny:

The other new wide release, Universal Pictures' "Let's Go to Prison," bowed at a dismal $2.1 million, good for 12th place overall.

Is anyone surprised? Who wants to go see a movie called Let's Go To Prison? Bad, ill-advised title.