The top films at the North American box office

LOS ANGELES, Dec 16 - Following are the top 10 movies at North American box offices for the three-day weekend starting December 14, led by "The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey" at No. 1, according to studio estimates compiled by Reuters.

1 (*) The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey........$84.77 million

2 (2) The Rise of the Guardians................$ 7.4 million

3 (4) Lincoln..................................$ 7.2 million

4 (1) Skyfall..................................$ 7.0 million

5 (5) Life of Pi...............................$ 5.4 million

6 (3) Twilight: Breaking Dawn - Part 2.........$ 5.17 million

7 (7) Wreck-It Ralph ..........................$ 3.2 million

8 (6) Playing for Keeps .......................$ 3.2 million