"Get Smart" spies victory at box office (Reuters)

 
Reuters - The new spy spoof "Get Smart" took an early lead at the weekend box office in North America, while Mike Myers bombed with his latest comedy "The Love Guru," according to first-day sales data issued on Saturday. (link)

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