Taking the number one spot this past weekend at the box office was the only new nationwide release, Michael Jackson’s music documentary “This Is It” – charting in at a decent, but not exceptional $21.3 million, second only in this genre to the opening of the Hannah Montana concert movie.

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In second place, the hit supernatural horror flick “Paranormal Activity” added another $16.5 million to its total of $84.8 million, while the other major horror release, “Saw VI” looked like a franchise whose days are over, managing a meagre $5.6 million.

Last weekend’s full top 10 (and links to movie posters) were as follows:
1. Michael Jackson’s This Is It – $21.3 M
2. Paranormal Activity – $16.5 M
3. Law Abiding Citizen – $7.3 M
4. Couples Retreat – $6.1 M
5. Saw VI – $5.6 M
6. Where the Wild Things Are – $5.1 M
7. The Stepfather – $3.4 M
8. Astro Boy – $3 M
9. Amelia – $3 M
10. Cirque du Freak: The Vampire’s Assistant – $2.8 M