Travolta's new film grosses $13 million
LOS ANGELES Ÿ ''Get Shorty,'' a comedy starring John Travolta, opened as the weekend's No. 1 box-office draw, taking in an estimated $13 million.
The film trounced two other new movies, ''Now and Then'' and ''Never Talk to Strangers,'' according to industry estimates yesterday. Final figures were due out today.
''Seven,'' the Brad Pitt-Morgan Freeman film about a serial killer, slipped to third with $7.6 million after four straight weeks at No. 1.
The top 10 movies at U.S. and Canadian theaters, based on estimates of ticket sales Friday through yesterday:
1. ''Get Shorty,'' $13 million.
2. ''Now and Then,'' $7.7 million.
3. ''Seven,'' $7.6 million.
4. ''Assassins,'' $3.5 million.
5. ''Never Talk to Strangers,'' $3.1 million.
6. ''How to Make an American Quilt,'' $2.9 million.
7. ''Dead Presidents,'' $2.4 million.
8. ''To Die For,'' $2.1 million.
9. ''Jade,'' $2.05 million.
10. ''The Scarlet Letter,'' $2 million.
Ÿ The Associated Press
AZ Hard Rock boasts biggest opening ever
PHOENIX Ÿ They started lining up 7 1/2 hours early for the opening of Phoenix's Hard Rock Cafe and it wasn't for the food.
An estimated 20,000 people came through the doors Saturday for a free tour in what franchise officials said was the biggest opening for a Hard Rock ever.
The Rembrandts and soul singer Seal gave a concert outside the cafe, which began selling food and beverages inside last night.
Ÿ The Associated Press