
"Ghost Rider" galloped to the top spot at the weekend international box office with $15.5 million from 1,871 prints in two dozen markets, edging sturdy comedy "Night at the Museum."Sony saw "Ghost Rider" finish first in 21 territories, led by the Russian market with $3.4 million at 401 in the nation's 18th largest launch, in Spain with $3 million at 415, in Australia with $1.9 million at 208 and in Taiwan with $1.5 million at 120. The Nicolas Cage vehicle also opened impressively in Malaysia with $760,000 at 60 and in Singapore with $725,000 at 40.With its boffo U.S. debut, "Ghost Rider" has already grossed $60 million worldwide. It will launch next weekend in France, Germany and Scandinavia and move into the U.K. and Japan in the following frame.More...