‘Bone Collector’ Makes Winning Debut

“The Bone Collector” debuted at No. 1 at the box office with $16.7 million, marking the fifth time this year that Universal Pictures has had the No. 1 opener.

Two other new films had more lackluster results. “The Bachelor” opened in third place with $7.5 million, while “The Insider” came in fourth with $6.7 million.

“Double Jeopardy” has grossed $104.3 million after seven weeks in release--the 15th movie to pass the $100-million mark this year, compared to 10 by this date last year.

Weekend Box Office

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Three-day gross/ Screens/ Weeks in Movie (Studio) Total (millions) Average Release 1. “The Bone Collector” $16.7 2,587 1 (Universal) $16.7 $6,460 2. “House on Haunted Hill” $7.7 2,710 2 (Warner Bros.) $28.0 $2,846 3. “The Bachelor” $7.5 2,522 1 (New Line) $7.5 $2,966 4. “The Insider” $6.7 1,809 1 (Disney/Touchstone) $6.7 $3,711 5. “The Best Man” $4.34 1,290 3 (Universal) $24.0 $3,365 6. “Double Jeopardy” $4.33 2,722 7 (Paramount) $104.3 $1,590 7. “American Beauty” $3.3 1,553 8 (DreamWorks) $58.9 $2,141 8. “The Sixth Sense” $3.1 1,802 14 (Disney/Hollywood) $264.0 $1,738 9. “Music of the Heart” $2.8 1,353 2 (Miramax) $7.7 $2,085 10. “Fight Club” $2.4 1,603 4 (Fox) $31.9 $1,512 “Train of Life” $21,038 7 1 (Paramount Classics) $23,961 $3,005 “American Movie” $20,260 2 1 (Sony Classics) $20,260 $10,130 “Rosetta” $20,187 2 1 (USA) $20,187 $10,094 “Last Night” $13,782 5 1 (Lions Gate) $13,782 $2,756

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SOURCE: Exhibitor Relations Co.