Big Fish (2003) has knocked Lord Of The Rings: Return Of The King (2003) off the top of the North American box office.

The Tim Burton drama, starring Ewan McGregor and Albert Finney, made an estimated £7.8 million at the weekend while Return of the King pulled in £7.6 million.

Two new comedy releases had mediocre openings, reports USA Today.

My Baby's Daddy debuted at number six with £4.2million, one place ahead Chasing Liberty which took £3.2 million.

Steve Martin's Cheaper by the Dozen is at number three, taking £6.4 million. Something's Gotta Give (£4.4m) and Cold Mountain (£4.2m) complete the top five.

Source: Press Release