ASHTON KUTCHER - KUTCHER DOUBLES UP AT THE TOP OF THE US BOX OFFICE

KUTCHER DOUBLES UP AT THE TOP OF THE US BOX OFFICE

ASHTON KUTCHER has scored a rare prize at the top of the US box office - he features in the top two films. The actor voices a one-antlered mule deer in family cartoon comedy OPEN SEASON, which has debuted in first place ahead of his portrayal of a cocky coastguard in KEVIN COSTNER's new action film THE GUARDIAN. The animated film, which also features the voices of DEBRA MESSING, MARTIN LAWRENCE and BILLY CONNOLLY, enjoyed a first weekend take of $23 million (GBP12.8 million), while The Guardian debuted with $17.7 million (GBP9.8 million). Last week's (23-24SEP06) box office top film, JACKASS: NUMBER TWO, dropped to number three, while BILLY BOB THORNTON comedy SCHOOL FOR SCOUNDRELS was a disappointing fourth with a debut of $9.1 million (GBP5 million).