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1 July 2008 12:02 PM, PDT | From wenn.com | See recent WENN news

The Chronicles Of Narnia: Prince Caspian has shot to the top of box office ratings, taking $8.12 million (GBP4.06 million) in its opening weekend.

The film, starring British newcomer Ben Barnes, ends The Incredible Hulk's two-week reign at the top. The all-action blockbuster dropped to third, taking in $1.31 million (GBP652,680).

Angelina Jolie and James McAvoy's new movie Wanted has opened in second place with $6.36 million (GBP3.18 million).

Adulthood kept steady at the number four spot, bringing in (GBP1.29 million) GBP649,112. The new top five is rounded out by Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull which took $1.25 million (GBP625,630).

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23 June 2008 5:05 AM, PDT | From wenn.com | See recent WENN news

The Chronicles Of Narnia: Prince Caspian star Ben Barnes is embarrassed about his newly found heart-throb status - insisting he doesn't feel comfortable when people view him as a sex symbol.

The 26-year-old shot to fame with the title role in the latest adaptation of C.S. Lewis' classic novels and he has seen his face adorning promotional posters the world over.

But Barnes insists that although he is grateful for the career boost, he is worried about becoming famous for his good looks and not his acting skills.

He says, "I find it all a bit embarrassing to be honest. All this heart-throb thing makes me look at my shoes. I don't really know how to respond to it. I suppose it's quite flattering in a way.

"But when I was shown the poster, I said to a producer in all earnestness, 'Is that sensible? Because you know no one knows who I am.'

"He said, 'The book's called Prince Caspian and we've got to put Prince Caspian on the poster. Sorry mate.' I was a bit worried actually."

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18 May 2008 5:51 PM, PDT | From wenn.com | See recent WENN news

Fantasy adventure film Chronicles Of Narnia: Prince Caspian has shattered the competition at the U.S. box office on its first week of release.

The film, starring newcomer Ben Barnes, made $56.5 million (GBP28.25million) in its opening weekend (16-18May08), toppling action hit Iron Man, which slipped to two with $31.2 million (GBP15.6million). The big-screen adaptation of the popular comic has made an impressive $222 million (GBP111million) since it opened in theatres three weeks ago.

Cameron Diaz and Ashton Kutcher's romantic comedy What Happens in Vegas is at number three, taking in $13.8 million (GBP6.9million), while Speed Racer is in fourth place with just over $7.6 million (GBP3.8million).

The top five is rounded out by Tina Fey and Amy Poehler's comedy Baby Mama, which brought in just under $4.6 million (GBP2.3million).

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3 articles from 2008