Controversial Mummy set for box office blitz

Universal Pictures The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor is proving to be a money winner on the Chinese mainland despite extensive criticism and controversy.

The Hollywood thriller has dominated Chinese cinemas since it was released on Sept 2, reaping 60.56 million yuan ($8.9 million) in one week, the Beijing News said on Tuesday.

"The box office takings is normal for an entertainment blockbuster," Jiang Wei, general manager of the EDKO (Beijing) Film Distribution, was quoted as saying.