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Latest movie blockbusters make millions overseas
Kai Ryssdal Apr 30, 2012
"Battleship" has already made $170 million, but isn't set to open here in the U.S. for another two and a half weeks. "The Avengers," too, was released first overseas.
SEC asks Hollywood studios about deals with China
David Brancaccio Apr 25, 2012
There's a report that federal authorities in the U.S. have asked some American movie studios about whether they've had to grease the wheels with cash as they try to break into the Chinese market.
Is IMAX making a comeback?
Jeremy Hobson Apr 23, 2012
After a few years of 3D mania, this summer might be shaping up to mean the return of IMAX.
Ryan Seacrest and the legacy of Dick Clark
David Brancaccio Apr 19, 2012
American Bandstand legend Dick Clark's knack for spotting an emerging star is getting much attention today, but he was a very effective entrepreneur -- turning his public persona into a publicly traded company, Dick Clark Productions, that amassed a fortune.
When a movie gets no promotion
David Brancaccio Apr 19, 2012
It's one way to market a movie, but it doesn't seem like it's building for success. The forthcoming Miley Cyrus movie called "LOL," according to the L.A. Times, will have no marketing budget to speak of and will be released first in just seven cities.
'Today' show loses top rating held since 1995
Stacey Vanek Smith Apr 19, 2012
ABC’s "Good Morning America" beats NBC’s "Today" show in ratings. More than bragging rights, the change could affect advertising dollars.
Hulu to pitch original programming at upfronts
Eve Troeh Apr 18, 2012
Usually, it's network broadcasters and cable channels that pitch advertisers at the upfronts. Now, there are new kids on the block.
'The Hunger Games' tops box office for fourth straight week
Amy Scott Apr 16, 2012
For the fourth week in a row, 'The Hunger Games' was number one at the box office over the weekend. Not since Avatar has a movie held onto the top spot for so long.
Walmart launches disc-to-digital service
Mitchell Hartman Apr 16, 2012
DreamWorks Animation SKG and five other studios are teaming up to convert DVDs into an online movie library.
Hey 'Taxman,' take a listen to this!
Bob Moon Apr 13, 2012
Former disc jockey and current Marketplace reporter Bob Moon shares 1040-themed songs over the decades.
