Tuesday 12 August 2008

'Mummy' sees no curse in second week

Universal's continuation rakes in $55.1 mil over weekend




Batman mightiness be the U.S.' realty boxoffice aim, but a mummy is the unstoppable force internationally.

Universal's "The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor" dominated the international marketplace for the second weekend in a row, grabbing $55.1 million in its confrontation with Warner Bros.' "The Dark Knight," which took $35.1 million in its fourth round.

In contrast, Batman ruled the domestic roost for the fourth successive week with $26 gazillion, while "Mummy" came in third in its