But the project was stocked with expensive stars whose films haven't all fared well abroad.

WSJ: Foreign Viewers Shape U.S. Films

Still, the banged-up Yankees, missing a cadre of ailing All-Stars, didn't have an easy time scratching out two wins after Houston rolled to a 9-1 rout Monday night.

WSJ: Astros fight back, fall short in loss to Yankees

Still, the banged-up Yankees, missing a cadre of injured All-Stars, didn't have an easy time scratching out two wins after Houston rolled to a 9-1 rout Monday night.

WSJ: Cano homers, Yankees hold off Astros 5-4