Buena Vista's supernatural thriller THE SIXTH SENSE, with visual effects by
DreamQuest, finished first at the US weekend boxoffice for the third
consecutive week, grossing an estimated $24.1 million, which is only
slightly below last week's $26.1 million, for a total of $106.7 million;
The Walt Disney Company's INSPECTOR GADGET, with digital effects by
DreamQuest, finished eighth, grossing an estimated $4.3 million for a total
of $83.1 million; and Warner Bros.' shark thriller, DEEP BLUE SEA, with
digital effects by ILM and Cinesite, finished ninth, grossing an estimated
$3.8 million for a total of $63.7 million. Unfortunately, in an ongoing
animation tragedy, Warner Bros.' THE IRON GIANT has dropped from the top
ten. While reportedly $30 million was spent on the film's advertising
campaign, the approach failed to draw in viewers to this critically
acclaimed film. Other factors, such as releasing the film against a wave of
stiff competition and the lack of licensing and marketing partners, are
also being blamed for the film's poor performance. Final boxoffice numbers
are not yet available.