`DEPARTED’ AT NO. 1 WITH $27M DEBUT
Martin Scorsese’s mob saga “The Departed” debuted as the weekend’s top movie with $27 million.
It was a record opening for Scorsese, whose previous best was $10.3 million with 1991’s “Cape Fear.”
New Line Cinema’s “Texas Chainsaw Massacre” prequel, examining the roots of maniac killer Leatherface and his cannibalistic family, came in second with $19.15 million in its first weekend.
Sony’s animated comedy “Open Season” was No. 3 with $16 million, according to studio estimates Sunday.
The weekend’s other new wide release, Lionsgate’s comedy “Employee of the Month,” debuted in fourth place with $11.8million.
Rounding out the top 10 were: “The Guardian,” $9.6 million; “Jackass Number Two,” $6.4million; “School for Scoundrels,” $3.4 million; “Gridiron Gang,” $2.3 million; “Jet Li’s Fearless,” $2.2 million; and “The Illusionist,” $1.8 million.
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The Personals page was compiled by Cheryl Bowles from Tribune news services and staff reports.
