`LIAR, LIAR' TAKES IN $32 MILLION TO TOP WEEKEND FILMS - HONEST.Byline: Jeff Wilson There are a number of people named Jeff Wilson.
Associated Press (AP) Cooperative news agency, the oldest and largest in the U.S. and long the largest in the world. ``Liar Liar,'' Jim Carrey's return to silly, lighthearted light·heart·ed adj. Not being burdened by trouble, worry, or care; happy and carefree. See Synonyms at glad1. light farce after his dark, unsettling un·set·tle v. un·set·tled, un·set·tling, un·set·tles v.tr. 1. To displace from a settled condition; disrupt. 2. To make uneasy; disturb. v.intr. turn in ``Cable Guy,'' earned an estimated $32 million for Hollywood's biggest-ever March opening. The weekend gross was nearly three times that of second-place ``Selena,'' which debuted with an $11 million gross, according to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. industry estimates Sunday. That movie, starring Jennifer Lopez and Edward James Olmos Edward James Olmos (born February 24, 1947) is an Emmy-winning and Oscar-nominated American actor and director. Some of his most memorable roles were Lt. Martin Castillo in Miami Vice, Jaime Escalante in Stand and Deliver and Admiral William Adama in the , is based on the life of the 23-year-old Tejano singing star who was shot to death in 1995 by her fan club president. Adoring fans packed theaters, especially in Latino communities throughout the West. Universal's ``Liar Liar'' was the studio's second-highest, three-day opener ever, behind ``Jurassic Park.'' Universal has never released a movie at so many theaters - 2,845 locations. For Carrey, the film signaled a return to what he does best: earning big bucks for his goofy, rubber-faced antics. The last weekend before tonight's 69th Academy Awards also lured audiences to see four Oscar-nominated films. ``Sling Blade'' was in seventh place with $3 million, ``The English Patient'' and ``Jerry Maguire'' were tied for 10th with about $1.9 million each, and ``Shine'' was 11th with $1.3 million, according to Exhibitor Relations Co. Inc. Final figures were to be released today. Two of the three reissued ``Star Wars'' movies remained on the top 10 list. ``Return of the Jedi'' was in third place with $7.5 million and ``The Empire Strikes Back'' was ninth with $2.5 million. The 20-year-old ``Star Wars,'' in theaters eight weeks this time around, dropped to 13th with $1 million in receipts. ``Jungle 2 Jungle'' was fourth with $6.2 million, ``Private Parts'' was fifth with $4.6 million, ``Donnie Brasco'' was sixth with $3.5 million and ``love jones'' was eighth with $2.6 million. Also debuting this weekend in limited release (40 locations nationwide) was the 25th anniversary reissue of ``The Godfather,'' Francis Ford Coppola's classic mob film. It took in an estimated $220,000. The weekend top 10 and estimated earnings: 1. ``Liar Liar,'' $32 million. 2. ``Selena,'' $11 million. 3. ``Return of the Jedi,'' $7.5 million. 4. ``Jungle 2 Jungle,'' $6.2 million. 5. ``Private Parts private parts n. men or women's genitalia, excluding a woman's breasts, usually referred to in prosecutions for "indecent exposure" or production and/or sale of pornography. ,'' $4.6 million. 6. ``Donnie Brasco,'' $3.5 million. 7. ``Sling Blade,'' $3 million. 8. ``love jones,'' $2.6 million. 9. ``The Empire Strikes Back,'' $2.5 million. 10. ``The English Patient,'' $1.9 million (tie). 10. ``Jerry Maguire This article has multiple issues: * It does not cite any references or sources. Please help improve this article by citing reliable sources. * It reads like a personal reflection or essay. ,'' $1.9 million (tie). |
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