'Tropic Thunder' Steals 'Dark Knight' Top Box Office Slot

myanti posted 8/19/2008 from www.aceshowbiz.com [flag]

Providing moviegoers with the latest comedy film from funny man Ben Stiller, 'Tropic Thunder' pushed out 'Dark Knight' from its crowned box office position claiming the top slot this weekend. [link]

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