'Eight Below' tops U.S. box office

HOLLYWOOD, Feb. 19 (UPI) -- In its debut week, "Eight Below" grossed an estimated $20 million and topped the U.S. box office, said boxofficemojo.com, Sunday.

"Date Movie" grossed $19 million its premier week.

"The Pink Panther" made $16.5 million last week for a total box office of $42 million, while "Curious George" made $11.3 million for a total box office of $29 million, "Final Destination" made $10 million for a total box of $36 million and "Firewall" made $9 million for a total box office of $27 million.

"Freedomland" grossed $6 million its debut week.

"When a Stranger Calls" made $5 million for a total box office of $41 million, "Big Momma's House 2" made $4.4 million for a total box office of $61 million and "Nanny McPhee" made $3.7 million for a total box office of $38 million.