Mini mouse: Hollywood

Article Abstract:

The US film industry earned a record $2.2 billion in the first five months of 1996, an 18% increase over 1995. However, due to economies of scale, Walt Disney plans to cut its production from an average of 35 to 20 films per year. Live-action films will be the likely target of the cuts.

Planning, Market share, Walt Disney Co., DIS

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You're not in Kansas any more

Article Abstract:

American films account for 95% of gross box-office revenues in the US, and 80% worldwide. However, the film industry remains a high-risk venture. Three ways firms are trying maximize profits are producing mega-hits, keeping costs down and expanding further into international markets.

Finance

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The silver scream: Japan's entertainment business

Article Abstract:

The Japanese motion picture industry has been hurt by declining box-office sales and foreign multiplex competition. Shochiku is the only Japanese firm that still produces and distributes films on a large scale, and its operating profits fell 37% for the year ending Mar 31, 1997.

Television Broadcasting, Television broadcasting stations, Japan, Television broadcasting industry, Entertainment industry

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