Box Office: '47 Ronin' Sees Disappointing Start in Japan

The pricey samurai epic, costing at least $175 million to produce, is opening in select foreign markets ahead of its Dec. 25 debut in North America. Universal's big-budget 47 Ronin -- starring Keanu Reeves -- got off to a disappointing start in Japan over the weekend, grossing $1.3 million from 333 engagements. The samurai epic, costing at least $175 million to produce, is opening in select foreign markets ahead of its Dec. 25 launch in North America. The movie's release was delayed several time...