Hollywood's international distribution divisions are clearing out the
decks before the autumn season arrives and for many this will be a
weekend of consolidation.

Fox International can expect healthy sustained play on The Simpsons
Movie with five new releases including Russia and Holland on Aug 16
and Brazil a day later. The film stands at $244.3m and should sweep
past $250m in the next few days.

Die Hard 4.0 ventures into four territories including Argentina on Aug
16 and has grossed $207.7m, while Fantastic Four: Rise Of The Silver
Surfer has taken $127.7m.

Warner Bros Pictures International's (WBPI) Harry Potter And The Order
Of The Phoenix has taken more than $552.7m and is expected to hold
well in all its markets. Latest figures put Ocean's Thirteen on $169m
and Zodiac on $48.5m.

Paramount/PPI's fantasy yarn Stardust opens in South Korea on Aug 15
as well as two smaller markets and has grossed $2.9m from the early
stages of its run.

The paranoia thriller Disturbia opens in Italy on Aug 17 and stands at
$10.8m, while the hit action adventure Transformers has amassed
$335.8m.

Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures International's (WDSMPI)
Ratatouille has amassed $132.3m and opens in 14 smaller markets this
weekend, when it is expected to build solidly and could cross $150m
this weekend.

Pirates of The Caribbean: At World's End stands at $648.4m and as
previously reported ranks as the fourth biggest overseas release in
history.

Universal/UPI's spy thriller The Bourne Ultimatum gets a major
international push when it opens in seven territories including
Singapore on Aug 16 and the UK on Aug 17. The early tally stands at
$5.1m.

Evan Almighty opens in eight territories including France on Aug 15
and has grossed $25m, while I Now Pronounce You Chuck And Larry opens
in Australia on Aug 16 and stands at $2.8m, and Mr Bean's Holiday,
currently on $179.9m, opens in South Korea on Aug 16.

Sony Pictures Releasing International's animated feature Surf's Up has
taken $13.2m and opens this weekend in a number of territories
including Spain on Aug 14 and Argentina on Aug 16.

Vacancy has grossed $9m and opens in Mexico on Aug 17. Hostel: Part II
stands at $14.5m.