Robin Hood opens best

While Universal-Imagine Entertainment's epic tale "Robin Hood" underperformed at the domestic B.O.,
internationally the film outpaced studio expectations, with a day-and-date bow totaling $75.2 million
in 56 territories on 7,091 screens.
Debut ranks as the second-highest overseas opening for U, behind "King Kong's" $84.3 million launch in 2005.
Worldwide doubloons for "Robin Hood" have piled up, approaching $130 million as of May 19.

Budgeted at approximately $155 million, the Ridley Scott-helmed version of the classic Brit tale
also came with built-in international appeal, led by Aussie leads Russell Crowe and Cate Blanchett.
"Robin Hood" reps the fourth Scott-Crowe collaboration, including 2000's sandals-and-swords
epic "Gladiator," which cumed $369.8 million worldwide.


Director Ridley Scott blocks out a scene in the woods.