All grossed out: the entertainment industry used to push a movie's awards or actors. Now its's how many people come to the box office
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An important element in marketing a movie today is what it is making at the boxoffice, not the merits of the film or of the actors. The numbers which fuel the headlines comes from Entertainment Data Inc. which collects statistics from 70% of US theaters. The impact on filmmaking is discussed.
Publication Name: The New York Times Magazine
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ISSN: 0028-7822
Year: 1996
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Downhill all the way
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Michigan's winter delights offer active visitors a choice of more than 24 downhill ski resorts while other guests can enjoy sleigh rides, full-service spas and dinners by candle light. Winter spots to check out include Nub's Nob, Big Powderhorn and Indianhead Mountain Resort.
Publication Name: Midwest Living
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0889-8138
Year: 1999
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Ratting on mines
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Belgian charity Apopo is researching into the use of rats to detect landmines. African giant pouched rats are being trained to detect traces of explosive. Field tests are now being carried out in Tanzania.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 2001
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