`JACK' BIG AT BOX OFFICE.Byline: Associated Press Associated Press: see news agency. Associated Press (AP) Cooperative news agency, the oldest and largest in the U.S. and long the largest in the world. ``Jack,'' starring Robin Williams as a child who physically ages at four times the normal rate, took first place in the weekend box office with an estimated $11.3 million in ticket sales. The new film nudged ``A Time to Kill,'' the latest John Grisham “Grisham” redirects here. For other uses, see Grisham (disambiguation). John Ray Grisham (born February 8, 1955) is a former politician, retired attorney, American novelist and author best known for his works of modern legal drama. novel-turned-motion picture, out of the No. 1 spot it held for two weeks. ``A Time to Kill'' earned an estimated $10.9 million. Figures were based on estimates by studio and industry sources. Official weekend earnings will be released Monday Monday: see week. . ``John Carpenter's Escape From L.A.,'' starring Kurt Kurt is a given name. Its principal English variant is Curt, while others include Cord, Curd, and Kort. It originated as a short form of Curtis, Konrad (Conrad), and Kunibert. Russell Russell, English noble family. It first appeared prominently in the reign of Henry VIII when John Russell, 1st earl of Bedford, 1486?–1555, rose to military and diplomatic importance. , opened in third place with $9.3 million. The weekend top 10: 1. ``Jack,'' $11.3 million. 2. ``A Time to Kill,'' $10.9 million. 3. ``John Carpenter's Escape From L.A.,'' $9.3 million. 4. ``Independence Day,'' $8 million. 5. ``Matilda,'' $5 million. 6. ``Phenomenon,'' $4 million. 7. ``Chain Reaction,'' $3.3 million (tie). 8. ``Courage Under Fire,'' $3.3 million (tie). 9. ``The Nutty Professor,'' $3 million. 10. ``Kingpin,'' $2.9 million. |
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