Coast To Coast

COAST TO COAST In Crocodile Dundee in Los Angeles, Paul Hogan is the latest star to switch coasts for a sequel (Croc 2 was partially set in New York City). The trip isn't always smooth. -- Keith Rockmael

ESCAPE FROM L.A. (1996) Having saved the Prez in 1981's Escape From New York, Kurt Russell pursues the First Kid in L.A. RESULT Kurt hangs with a surfer, but wipes out with a $25 million take.

DIE HARD WITH A VENGEANCE (1995) After thwarting terrorists in L.A. and D.C., Bruce Willis hits NYC for No. 3. RESULT A subway blast and a Central Park chase help it outgross 1988's original.

DEATH WISH II (1982) After avenging his dead wife in 1974's NYC-set Death Wish, Charles Bronson seeks a crime-free life in L.A. RESULT Ha! L.A. has scum too. A $16 million haul is also scummy.

THE MUPPETS TAKE MANHATTAN (1984) Following 1979's Hollywood-bound The Muppet Movie, Kermit and Co. have a go at Broadway. RESULT A Great White Bust, earning only $28 million.