Big returns likely for return to 'Narnia'

May 13, 2008 New "Narnia": Unlike last summer, which was sequel driven from the get-go, this summer was front loaded with big-budget originals and is only now shifting into sequel mode. Prince Caspian, the boxoffice will overcome last weekend's low-octane Speed Racer opening and resume the gleaming grosses with which Iron Man kicked off the season. The PG-rated epic fantasy adventure has the built-in advantage of being a brand name franchise targeted to families.

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