The top movies at the North American box office

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Following are the top 10 films at the North American box office for the three-day weekend beginning on Nov. 6, led by the new release "A

Christmas Carol," according to studio estimates compiled on Sunday by Reuters.

1 (*) A Christmas Carol ................. $31.0 million

2 (1) This Is It ........................ $14.0 million

3 (*) The Men Who Stare at Goats ........ $13.3 million

4 (*) The Fourth Kind ................... $12.5 million

5 (2) Paranormal Activity ............... $ 8.6 million

6 (*) The Box ........................... $ 7.9 million

7 (4) Couples Retreat ................... $ 6.4 million