HARRY POTTER CASTS SPELL OVER BOX OFFICE

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Harry Potter And The Half-Blood Prince has continued to bewitch moviegoers as the top earner at the nation's box office, after conjuring another $79.5 million in its opening weekend (begs17Jul09).

The sixth movie in the boy wizard franchise has earned $159.7 million in the country since debuting worldwide on Wednesday (15Jul09). The latest installment, starring Daniel Radcliffe as Potter, has also taken in $237 million overseas since its international opening, bringing its worldwide total in 54 countries to a staggering $396.7 million.The franchise's box office total soared above second place contender, animated comedy Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs, which took in $17.7 million in its third week.Still in the third spot was action blockbuster Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen, with co-stars Shia LaBeouf and Megan Fox helping the franchise rake in another $13.8 million. The film's four week total now boasts an impressive $363.9 million.Rounding out the top five are Sacha Baron Cohen's off-the-wall comedy Bruno - which was knocked from its first place ranking to number four - and The Hangover, which took in $8.4 million and $8.3 million respectively.