ISLAND LIFE SHORTS
'Evil' sequel takes residence at top of box-office heap
Advertiser Staff
The sequel to a zombie movie based on a video game, "Resident Evil: Apocalypse," unseated the Chinese epic "Hero," which had held the top box-office spot for two weeks.
Zap2it.com reports that the second sci-fi "Resident Evil," right, starring Milla Jovovich, took in $23.7 million and had the third-best September opening in history, according to estimates by Exhibitor Relations, which tracks box-office receipts.
"Cellular," starring Kim Basinger, debuted in second place, bringing in $10.6 million in a lackluster weekend that was down about 11 percent over the same time last year. "Without a Paddle" brought in $4.57 million in third place.
Hawaiiana
Steel guitarists at Halekulani
Why should tourists have all the fun? Head to the Halekulani for the 9th Annual Steel Guitar Festival. The celebration continues through Friday, but tonight, relax from 5 to 8:30 p.m. with guest artists joining in-house musicians as part of the Aloha Festivals. 923-2311.
FINAL WORD
Marc Peyser | of Newsweek writing about the political influence of Comedy Central's Jon Stewart (pictured) and "The Daily Show":
" 'The Daily Show' has got everyone by the throat.
The program won two Emmys this year — beating 'Leno' and 'Letterman' — and is becoming the coolest pit stop on television."
