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Red Tape in Red China?; Roadside Attractions Takes the High Road

The Chinese government yanked The Da Vinci Code from theaters after only three weeks. What are the studios to do if the want to capitalize on a market of a billion-plus Chinese? Then, a new film distributor takes on big ideas tries to make a little money.

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By Claude Brodesser-Akner • Jun 19, 2006 • 30m Listen

The Chinese government yanked The Da Vinci Code from theaters after only three weeks. What are the studios to do if the want to capitalize on a market of a billion-plus Chinese? Then, a new film distributor takes on big ideas tries to make a little money.

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    Claude Brodesser-Akner

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