Serenity is based on the US TV series Firefly
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Sci-fi film Serenity has ended Pride and Prejudice's four-week reign at the top of the UK film chart.
Serenity, created by Buffy the Vampire Slayer mastermind Joss Whedon, took almost £960,000 in its first weekend.
Pride and Prejudice, starring Keira Knightley, dropped to second place with weekend earnings of £907,000, taking its UK total to £11.4m.
Roman Polanski's adaptation of Oliver Twist entered at number three and A History of Violence fell to four.
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UK BOX OFFICE TOP FIVE
1. Serenity
2. Pride and Prejudice
3. Oliver Twist
4. A History of Violence
5. Kinky Boots
Source: Screen International
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A History of Violence is being tipped by some critics for Oscar success next year.
Directed by David Cronenberg and starring Viggo Mortensen, it tells the story of a family man whose past catches up with him.
British comedy Kinky Boots entered the chart at number five with box office receipts of £623,000.
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