'Pitch Perfect 2' hits right note at US box office

Musical comedy sequel "Pitch Perfect 2" hit all the right notes at the North American box office this weekend, drowning out the noisy mayhem of action movie "Mad Max: Fury Road" to take the top spot, data showed Monday. It is believed to be the highest opening weekend for a musical in history, delivering a stunning success for actress-turned-director Elizabeth Banks in her first feature-length movie. The comedy, starring Anna Kendrick and Rebel Wilson, follows the fortunes of the Barden Bellas singing team as they chase international success after being banned from the competitive a cappella circuit in America. The success of the sequel ensured that the reboot of Australian director George Miller's "Mad Max" franchise was left in second place.