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'Collateral' cruises past 'Village' to sell $24.4 million in tickets

Advertiser Staff and News Services

Cruise's "Collateral," in which he plays a psychotic assassin who hijacks a taxi for a one-night killing spree, debuted as the top weekend movie with $24.4 million, according to studio estimates Sunday. Jamie Foxx co-stars as the cabbie, while Michael Mann ("Ali," "The Insider") directed.

"Collateral" bumped off the previous weekend's top movie, "The Village," which took in $16.6 million. The weekend's other new wide release, the Brittany Murphy romantic comedy "Little Black Book," opened weakly in fifth place with $7 million.

Tiffany's put on a real sparkler of a show

Here's your chance to get up close and personal with a fabulous, fabled collection of diamonds. Ogle them at Tiffany's 2100 Kalakaua Ave. store in an exhibition called "Brilliant! Diamonds Inspired by a Great Legacy."

From the classic to the Art Deco, you can see 42 pieces, including three by renowned designer Jean Schlumberger. Learn about various shapes and cuts, including round, pear, marquise and baguette.

The display runs 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. through Aug. 31. Free valet parking at 2100 Kalakaua or validated parking in the lot under Niketown and Banana Republic. Information: 926-2600.

Final word

Jamie Foxx
On the motivation he gets from "Collateral" co-star Tom Cruise:

"Here's a guy who is at the top of the food chain and still wants to work. That means you got to burn."