'Madagascar' sequel tops global box-office chart

All-star animated film 'Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa' has stampeded to the top of the international box office chart, taking in $33.5m (€24m) in 56 territories.

Wed, 24 Dec, 2008 - 13:51

All-star animated film 'Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa' has stampeded to the top of the international box office chart, taking in $33.5m (€24m) in 56 territories.

The DreamWorks movie, starring Ben Stiller, Jada Pinkett Smith, Chris Rock and David Schwimmer fought off competition from Keanu Reeves' sci-fi thriller 'The Day the Earth Stood Still', which finished second at $21m (€15m) in 92 markets.

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Courts Entertainment Heathrow Person: Ben Stiller Person: Jada Pinkett Smith Person: Chris Rock Person: David Schwimmer Person: Keanu Reeves'Person: Kristen Stewart Person: Robert Pattinson Person: Jim Carrey Organisation: DreamWorks

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