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"Looper" and musical comedy "Pitch Perfect" also score strong starts; education drama "Won't Back Down" flunks... According to early estimates, Hotel Transylvania -- boasting a voice cast led by Adam Sandler, Kevin James and Selena Gomez -- grossed an estimated $11 million on Friday for a $38 million to $40 million weekend. The 3D toon earned an A- CinemaScore overall, and an A from females and kids under the age of 18.

Despite it's all-star cast, "Rock of Ages" ekes out $15.1 million opening; "That's My Boy" grosses $13 million, marking Adam Sandler's worst opening for a comedy in eight years... Instead, it was holdovers "Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted" and "Prometheus" that continued to top the chart, staying at No. 1 and No. 2 respectively with $35.5 million and $20.2 million.

Apatow comedy at top spot with $23.4 million -- Adam Sandler's "Funny People" has topped a moderate weekend box office with $23.4 million at 3,008 playdates.

FRIDAY PM/Saturday AM: It's looking like this summer's first soft weekend at the domestic box office. Playing in 3,008 North American theaters, it comfortably debuted #1 with $8 million Friday but will probably end Sunday with $22M.