'Jackass 3D' puts joke on box office

Stupid scored big with an estimated $50 million opening weekend for "Jackass 3D," Johnny Knoxville's third foray into theaters. The film, which lured in 15 percent more women than "Jackass 2," may break the record for highest-grossing October opening of all time, if projections hold. The R-rated laugh fest will surpass "Scary Movie 3," which earned $48 million back in 2003, and a single-day opening record of $21.8 million for its opening day Friday. The film scored well with audiences, mostly yo...

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