Ellise Shafer administratorWarner Bros. movie musical “In the Heights” is poised to top the domestic box office this weekend, though its 3-day estimate now sits lower than previous predictions.Earlier in the week, “In the Heights” — directed by Jon M.
Chu and based on the musical created by Lin-Manuel Miranda — was expected to generate more than $20 million. But now, with the film bringing in just $4.9 million on Friday from 3,456 theaters, its 3-day estimate has fallen to just under $13 million.Featuring a predominantly Latino cast, “In the Heights” follows a bodega owner named Usnavi (Anthony Ramos), who discovers that his shop has sold a winning lottery ticket.
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