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Features & Commentary

The Big Picture

Monday, Nov. 7 – Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2005

Could America’s love affair with the movies be over? Box office receipts fell 10 percent this summer compared to last year. Soaring production costs and film piracy continue to slice into the studios’ bottomline. In this special series, NBR Chicago Bureau Chief Diane Eastabrook will look at what’s behind sagging attendance. She will also look at the impact of the industry’s conversion to digital technology.

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