'Enchanted' Tops Thanksgiving Weekend Box Office

Disney's newly released combination live-action/animation film Enchanted, topped the U.S. weekend movie box offices, topping-off with over $35-million.

"A classic Disney fairytale collides with modern-day New York City in a story about a fairytale princess (Amy Adams) from the past who is thrust into present-day by an evil queen (Susan Sarandon). Soon after her arrival, Princess Giselle begins to change her views on life and love after meeting a handsome lawyer (Patrick Dempsey). Can a storybook view of romance survive in the real world?" explain press notes.

1. Enchanted - $35,332,000
2. This Christmas - $18,600,000
3. Beowulf - $16,240,000
4. Hitman - $13,035,000
5. Bee Movie - $12,010,000
6. Fred Claus - $10,735,000
7. August Rush - $9,430,000
8. American Gangster - $9,207,000
9. The Mist - $9,062,000
10. No Country for Old Men - $8,112,000

Enchanted is in many ways an homage to classic Disney films, beginning as an animated tale then turns into a live-action musical.  Director Kevin Lima turned to the team of Alan Menken and Stephen Schwartz to create the musical journey for Princess Giselle.  Enchanted features songs performed by Carrie Underwood, Idina Menzel and Jon McLaughlin.  The screenplay is written by Bill Kelly.

Walt Disney Pictures presents Enchanted in theaters on November 21, 2007. The Enchanted Original Soundtrack will be available November 20, 2007 at a suggested price of $18.98 wherever music is sold. All Walt Disney Records audio products also can be ordered by visiting www.DisneyRecords.com