George Clooney 's new football comedy fumbled at the box office this weekend.
21 , the Kate Bosworth casino thriller, retained the No. 1 spot for a second week, raking in $15.1 million.
Leatherheads , co-starring Renée Zellweger and John Krasinski , debuted at No. 2 with $13.5 million.
With mixed reviews, Leatherheads attracted audiences in their 30s and 40s but failed to lure in younger crowds.
"I'm disappointed for us, I'm disappointed for George. I think he's a great guy and think he's got tons of directing talent," Nikki Rocco, head of distribution for Universal, told the Associated Press. "I wish I could have that crystal ball and tell you what went wrong."
Leatherheads almost got beat by Nim's Island, the family adventure starring Jodie Foster and Abigail Breslin , which earned $13.3 million.
The complete top 5:
1. 21 , $15.1 million
2. Leatherheads , $13.5 million
3. Nim's Island , $13.3 million
4. Dr. Seuss' Horton Hears a Who , $9.1 million
5. The Ruins ...
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AP - The gambling tale "21" kept up its winning streak as it took in $15.1 million to stay on top of the box office for a second-straight weekend, leaving George Clooney's "Leatherheads" and the family tale "Nim's Island" to scrimmage for second ...
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Variety.com 4/7/2008
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