The money's just coming in a different part of the release model since most of it's from DVD sales. This is still going to be one of the three biggest years in box office receipts, and by the way, they're bringing in 20 billion more in DVD revenue. So the studios are still getting their money. It's the exhibitors who have a concern.
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