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: Willis Filck Catches 'Fugitive' HT_ T" r'rt- psitlnn. ^9.4 million, fiv Thursday, September 23,1993 - THE CHARLOTTE POST - Page3B ASSOCIATED PRESS LOS ANGELES - A new Bruce Willis action movie "Striking Distance" took in $8.7 million on its opening weekend, becoming the first movie in seven weeks to overtake "The Fugitive" at the box office. "The Fugitive," which grossed $7.1 million during the weekend, has taken in $154 million since its August release. Crowds also packed thea ters showing Martin Scor sese's elegant treatment of the Edith Wharton love story "The Age of Iimocence." Showing at only 83 loca tions nationwide, 'The Age of Irmocence" placed sixth in the box office derby with $2.3 million in receipts - or $27,919 per location. ''Striking Distance" had a $4,609 per-location average. Also doing well in limited release was another literary adaptation, Disney's "The Joy Luck Club," based on Amy Tan's novel of four Chi nese families. In its second week at seven locations, it earned $38,093 per location. In third place was the Kath leen Turner-Dennis Quaid film "Undercover Blues" ,wlth $2.9 million, followed by "True Romance" starring Christian Slater in fourth with $2.6 million and Mel Gibson's "The Man Without a Face" with $2.3 million. Steven Spielberg's "Jurassic Park" was seventh with an other $2.1 million, raising its 15-week total to more ithan $322 million. 1. "Striking Distance," Co lumbia, $8.7 million, 1,889 locations, $4,609 per loca tion, $8.7 million, one week. 2. "The Fugitive," Warner Bros., $7.1 million. 2,332 lo- - cations. $3,063 per location, '*$154 million, seven weeks. " 3. "Undercover Blues," ;MGM, $2.9 million, 1,596 lo cations, $1,826 per location, $8.5 million, two weeks. 4. "True Romance," Warner Bros., $2.6 million, 1,254 lo- , cations, $2,097 per location. $8.2 million, two weeks. ■ 5. "The Man Without a Face," Warner Bros., $2.3 'million, 1,332 locations, ,$1,742 per location, $19.5 ; million, four weeks. 6. "The Age of Innocence," > Columbia, $2.3 million. 83 'locations. $27,919 per loca- 'tion, $2.3 million, one week. ■ ' 7. "Jurassic Park," Unlver- : sal. $2.1 million, 1,225 loca tions, $1,690 per location, I $322 million, 15 weeks. 8. "Sleepless in Seattle," TrlStar, $1.42 million, 1,164 locations, $1,227 per loca tion. $116.9 million, 12 weeks. 9. "Into the West," Miramax, $1.41 million, 550 locations, $2,564 per location, $1.41 million, one week. 10. "The Real McCoy." Uni versal, $1.38 million, 1,672 locations, $825 per location, $5 million, two weeks. 11. "Hard Target," Univer sal, $1.27 million, 1,246 lo cations, $1,020 per location, $29.4 rnlllion, five weeks. 12. "Airborne," Warner Bros., $1.26 million, 982 lo cations, $1,285 per location, $1.26 million, one week. 13. "The Secret Garden," Warner Bros., $1.15 million, 1,135 locations. $1,020 per location, $26.9 million, six weeks. 14. "Free Willy," Warner Bros., $1.13 million, 1,196 locations, $953 per location, $70.2 million, 10 weeks. 15. "The Firm," Paramount, $1 million, 746 locations. $1,355 per location, $153 million, 12 weeks. 16. "In the Line of Fire," Co lumbia, $975,678, 989 loca tions. $987 per location, $101.3 million, 11 weeks. 17. "Rising Sun," 20th Cen tury Fox. $923,779, 890 loca tions. $1,038 per location, $59.8 million, eight weeks. 18. "Manhattan Murder Mystery," TrlStar, $772,100, 350 locations, $2,206 per lo cation, $9.4 million, five weeks. 19. "Needful Things," Co lumbia, $701,960, 950 loca tions, $739 per location, $14 million, four weeks. 20. "Rookie of the Year," 20th Century Fox, $665,932, 837 locations, $796 per loca tion, $51.5 million, 11 weeks. READ It's your most important source for form ing an opinion. The Home Of Black Entertainment C^iatlotte C^jarlottc Advertising Department Welcomes Sonceraee Yeldell Bridges to the Advertising Staff Sonceraee is a graduate of I’ayetteville State University and a Sgt. First Qass (E7) with the US Army Reserve Command. She is married and has 3 children. Her past experience with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Urban League and The Charlotte Chamber enhances her knowledge of the Charlotte Community and enables her to constructively perpare advertising packages for her clients. Call SONCERAEE to assist with your advertising needs - 376-0496. The Home Of Black College Sports ®l)e £I)arlott« $08t The Children’s Theatre Theatre Arts Center for Young People Ages 3-18 1993-94 Season The Magician’s Nephew The Night Before Christmas Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing Charlotte’s Web Ordinary People Tarradiddle Grey Seal Puppets For Information CaiF| . ^ _ __ - I Char. Youth Ballet 376-3774 Omlmeo Cft.tlifr6n.'s Tfieatre CCasses Drama • Dance • Musical Classes Pre School thru High School All Ages & Abilities Welcome Call Today 376-8025 Fall Registration Going On Now • (fmmi CONNECnON SPECIAL SNEAK PREVIEW 7:30 PM FBI & SAT SM and © 1993 Coca-Cola Bottling Co. Consolidated CALENDAR OF EVENTS FOURTH ANNUAL COMMUNITY FUNFEST * Saturday, September 25th ■ 11 ;00 A.M. to 6;00 RM. In the Plaza Road St Milton Street Area Music ■ Food ■ Fun Brought to you by the Northeast Community Organization For more information call Betty Doggett 568-2241 NAACP FREEDOM FUND BANOUET "Our Children - Our Future" Friday, September 24th • 7;30 RM. • Sheraton Airport Plaza Hotel In Honor of Kelly Alexander, Sr. For tickets St information call: Anna Hood 333-4685 ARE YOU THINKING ABOUT HAVING A BABY? Learn about the financial, interpersonal, physical St social impau. Attend The Presbyterian Hospital Seminar Monday, September 27th • 7:00-9:00 RM. • Presbyterian Hospital Auditorium $5.00 Per Couple Call 384-4949 to register. ______ * TUESDAY MORNING BREAKFAST FORUM * "Community Development & Housing Information Tuesday, September 28th • 7:45 A.M. ■ McDonalds Cafeteria Call Sarah Stevenson 392-9503 for information. TEEN HEALTH CONNECTION "Pro Teen Bowl 11" Basketball Game Thursday, September 30th » 6:30 RM. ■ 1509 Elizabeth Ave. See The Charlotte Hornets' "Muggsy" Bogues & Dell Curry This event raises funds for a non-profit health clinic for teens. Call 344-TEEN for more information. HERE'S HOW YOU CAN BE CONNEaED: ' Submit, in writing on your organization's letterhead, the title of your event, date, location, contact person and telephone number for your activity to. Community ConneGion, RO. 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