[dvd-discuss] 2001 Best year ever for movies

[mickey <mickeym(at)mindspring.com>]

http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,47200,00.html

 >"This is a worldwide phenomenon for us, where admissions are going up 
during a time of economic
 >challenge," he said. Valenti called last year the "greatest box office 
year in film history," with total receipts
 >of $8.41 billion. A record 20 films reached the $100 million mark, 
with five reaching $200 million.

 >The average cost to make and market films from major film studios 
decreased 4 percent last year to $78.7
 >million. That's an average of $47.7 million to produce a movie and $31 
million for prints and advertising,
 >Valenti said.

How many films did the major film studios make in 2001? By the "two out 
of ten" guide,  around 100?

mickeym