"Unbroken," the real-life story of Olympic runner Louis
Zamperini's two years as a prisoner of war in Japan, brought in
$15.6 million, helping Comcast Corp.'s Universal film and
Jolie's second directorial effort stand out in the crowded U.S.
and Canada holiday film offering.
It came in just ahead of the $15.1 million made by "Into The
Woods," Walt Disney Co.'s film adaptation of Stephen Sondheim's
Broadway musical. Actresses Emily Blunt and Meryl Streep and the
film itself have received Golden Globe nominations.
The last of Peter Jackson's three "Hobbit" films, "Hobbit: The
Battle of the Five Armies," from Time Warner Inc.'s Warner
Bros., tacked on another $13.1 million on Christmas Day after
winning the box office in its debut last weekend.
Far down on the list, in 14th place, was "The Interview," the
Seth Rogen-James Franco farce about North Korean leader Kim Jong
Un that sparked the devastating cyberattack on Sony Pictures.
The raunchy comedy earned $1.04 million playing in 331 mostly
independent theaters after the big movie chains bowed out due to
threats from hackers.
(Reporting by Mary Milliken; Editing by Christian Plumb)
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