‘Tin Cup’ Tops the Leader Board

In his first post-”Waterworld” role, Kevin Costner is back on top at the box office, as “Tin Cup”--a romantic comedy set on the golf links--debuted in first place. Though the opening was solid rather than sensational, it was considerably better than those of the other new entries, such as “The Fan,” “Alaska” and “Bordello of Blood.”

“These are the dog days of August,” said John Krier, president of the box-office tracking firm Exhibitor Relations. “Not only are a lot of the films formula, cookie-cutter fare, but many are aimed at children at a time when kids are cutting back on their moviegoing and focusing on the start of school.”

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Weekend Gross/ Screens/ Weeks in Movie (Studio) Total (millions) Average Release 1. “Tin Cup” $10.1 2,012 1 (Warner Bros.) $10.1 $5,034 2. “Jack” $8.6 2,172 2 (Disney/Hollywood) $26.9 $3,970 3. “A Time to Kill” $8.1 2,313 4 (Warner Bros.) $72.6 $3,512 4. “The Fan” $6.3 2,016 1 (TriStar) $6.3 $3,111 5. “Independence Day” $5.8 2,257 7 (Fox) $267.0 $2,575 6. “Escape From L.A.” $4.2 2,312 2 (Paramount) $17.1 $1,837 7. “Matilda” $3.0 2,006 3 (Columbia) $25.3 $1,500 8. “Alaska” $2.9 1,566 1 (Columbia) $3.8 $1,861 9. “Bordello of Blood” $2.634 1,694 1 (Universal) $2.634 $1,555 10. “Phenomenon” $2.632 1,774 7 (Disney/Touchstone) $93.1 $1,484

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SOURCE: Exhibitor Relations Co.