Pixar movie profits may falter

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Pixar, the creator of 'Toy Story' and 'A Bug's Life,' warned that it may not reap profits from its animated films as the market becomes saturated. The company's filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission states that 'Toy Story 2' might not yield substantial revenue and operating results and that it expects net losses for the first half of 1999. Pixar, which has a 10-year co-production deal with Walt Disney for five films, is slated to release its fourth movie in 2001.

Sales, profits & dividends, Pixar Animation Studios

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Studios in animated war for viewer hearts, wallets

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Several motion picture production companies are hoping to gain a share in the animated feature film market with new releases for summer of 2000. Walt Disney Co, which has consistently been the number one in the animated motion picture sector each summer, says it is not worried by increased competition. Studios that are trying to take a piece out of Walt Disney's pie include DreamWorks SKG, Paramount Pictures Corp and Twentieth Century Fox Film Corp.

Market share

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'Survivor' raises CBS' hope of ratings rescue

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CBS Inc hopes to capitalize on the popularity of its 'Survivor' series program to boost its overall rating. The program, set on the remote island of Pulau Tiga off the coast of Borneo, was watched by over 23 million viewers on Jun 14, 2000, a record of 5% more over the combined viewerships of Fox, NBC and ABC for that particular timeslot. CBS' 'Survivor' was also responsible for drawing 8.2 million hits to the company's Website after it aired.

Services information, TV Program Production, Television production, CBS Broadcasting Inc.

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