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As expected, the highly anticipated “Iron Man 2″ rocketed past any other movie at the box office this weekend, and blew by the original by a mile.

The new Marvel film earned an estimated $133.6 million this weekend, around $35 million more than the first “Iron Man”, which debuted with $98.6 million in May 2008. While it’s definitely a huge opening, “The Dark Knight’s” $158.4 million debut in July 2008 still remains in the record books.

“Iron Man 2″ performance marks the fifth biggest bow ever and Paramount’s best to date. A third “Iron Man” is expected to drop sometime in 2013, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

“We do have a contract with Robert Downey Jr. to do it, and it will come after ‘The Avengers,’ ” Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige confirmed with THR.

Paramount will unleashed “Avengers” — an ensemble superhero actioner featuring “Iron Man” and other Marvel characters — on May 4, 2012.

Last weekend’s #1 movie, “A Nightmare on Elm Street (2010),” slipped to #2 this week with $9.1 million; “How To Train Your Dragon” came in at #3 with $6.7 million; the comedy “Date Night” lands at #4 with $5.3 million; and “The Back-Up Plan” rounds out the top 5 with $4.3 million.

The other wide release over the weekend was the documentary “Babies,” which opened at #10 with $1.5 million.

That wraps things up this weekend. Next weekend, look out for the romantic comedy “Just Wright,” the romance “Letters to Juliet,” and “Robin Hood.”

This weekend’s top 10 is as follows:

1 – “Iron Man 2,” $133.6 million.
2 – “A Nightmare on Elm Street (2010),” $9.1 million.
3 – “How to Train Your Dragon,” $6.7 million.
4 – “Date Night,” $5.3 million.
5 – “The Back-Up Plan,” $4.3 million.
6 – “Furry Vengeance,” $4 million.
7 – “Clash of the Titans (2010),” $2.3 million.
8 – “Death at a Funeral (2010),” $2.1 million.
9 – “The Losers,” $1.8 million.
10 – “Babies,” $1.5 million.

Thanks to Ballerstatus.com

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The Phoenix Suns swept away seven years of bad playoff memories brought by the San Antonio Spurs.

Steve Nash scored 20 points and played with a right eye that was swollen shut as Phoenix swept San Antonio from the Western Conference semifinals with a 107-101 win Sunday night. Amare Stoudemire led the way with 29 points to help the Suns get past the Spurs in the playoffs for the first time in five tries.

Nash’s right eye needed six stitches after taking an errant elbow from Tim Duncan.

Meanwhile, one of the more remarkable stories of the playoffs continues. Three months after Phoenix was on the brink of trading Stoudemire and calling it a season, the Suns are returning to the West finals for the first time since 2006.

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Paul Daley is “done” fighting in the UFC, says head honcho Dana White, after Daley tried to sucker punch opponent Josh Koscheck after the bell last night.

White was adamant about dumping Daley in the post-fight presser, saying, “He’ll never come back … I don’t care if he’s the best 170-pounder in the world. He’s never coming back here. There’s no excuse for that. You never hit a guy like that after the bell.”

Koscheck won easily by a unanimous decision. White said afterward Daley was released from the UFC. He sure acts fast.

Read more: http://www.tmz.com/2010/05/09/ufc-sucker-punch-dana-white-paul-daley-josh-koscheck/#ixzz0nV2DB0hF

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LeBron James will win his second straight MVP award, the Cleveland Plain Dealer is reporting.

James, the 10th player to win the award in consecutive seasons and the second youngest to do so, will accept the award at a new conference on Sunday at the University in Akron.

James averaged 29.7 points, 7.3 rebounds and 8.6 assists per game for the Cavaliers this season.

Do you think at some point LeBron James will average a triple double for the season?

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What were you watching over the weekend?

Last weekend’s top movie, “How To Train Your Dragon,” took in $10.8 million, bringing its domestic total to $192 million.

Steve Carell and Tina Fey’s comedy, “Date Night”, held steady at #3 with $7.6 million; and “The Back-Up Plan, starring Jennifer Lopez, landed at #4 in its second weekend with $7.2 million.

And closing out the top 5 was the new family comedy “Furry Vengeance”, taking in $6.5 million.

That wraps things up this weekend. Next weekend, look out for the highly anticipated “Iron Man 2″ sequel.

This weekend’s top 10 is as follows:

1 – “A Nightmare on Elm Street (2010),” $32.2 million.
2 – “How to Train Your Dragon,” $10.8 million.
3 – “Date Night,” $7.6 million.
4 – “The Back-Up Plan,” $7.2 million.
5 – “Furry Vengeance,” $6.5 million.
7 – “The Losers,” $6 million.
6 – “Clash of the Titans (2010),” $5.9 million.
8 – “Kick-Ass,” $4.4 million.
9 – ” Death at a Funeral (2010),” $4 million.
10 – “Oceans,” $2.6 million.

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