Movies
The sci-fi adventure film held off competition from Alvin and the Chipmunks, which went straight in at number two.
Last week's number one The Golden Compass slipped to third, while Disney's Enchanted fell a spot to fourth.
1. (-) I Am Legend - $8,334,916
2. (-) Alvin and the Chipmunks - $3,454,509
3. (1) The Golden Compass - $1,785,474
4. (3) Enchanted - $1,643,358
5. (5) Atonement - $1,229,140
6. (2) National Treasure: Book of Secrets - $1,161,416
7. (7) P.S. I Love You - $915,863
8. (6) Bee Movie - $650,798
9. (4) Alien vs. Predator - Requiem- $571,423
10. (9) No Country for Old Men - $481,670
Movie Reviews
'Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close' reviewTom Hanks features in a long and winding journey through New York after 9/11
At the Movies
David Lynch: 10 reasons to worship himIt's time to celebrate director David Lynch as the BFI screens a season of his films.
Movies Interviews
Max von Sydow 'Extremely Loud' interviewActing legend Max von Sydow on Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close, The Exorcist and Flash Gordon.
Box Office Charts
'The Woman in Black' wins UK box officeThe Woman in Black beats The Muppets and Star Wars at the the UK box office.
