"Iron Man" continues reign at overseas box office (Reuters)

 
Reuters - With an estimated weekend gross of $39 million from about 7,600 screens in 61 overseas markets, "Iron Man" bested newcomers "What Happens in Vegas" and "Speed Racer" to retain its No. 1 rank on the international circuit. [link]

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