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The Business

Do Movies Make Money?

Hosted by Claude Brodesser-Akner Dec. 10, 2007 Entertainment
A new report paints a bleak picture for Hollywood if it doesn't quit spending money like a drunken sailor on shore leave. We speak with Roger R. Smith, the author of Do Movies Make Money?

A new report paints a bleak picture for Hollywood if it doesn't quit spending money like a drunken sailor on shore leave. We speak with Roger R. Smith, the author of Do Movies Make Money?

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Do Movies Make Money?

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Host:

Claude Brodesser-Akner

Producer:

Matt Holzman

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