With a title like that, one might think this would be an article about Harvey Weinstein, the bizarre culture of Hollywood and the emotional breakdowns of Britney Spears, Charlie Sheen, and other notable stars. But you would be mistaken. We leave articles about such topics to others. We focus on the economics and business prospects of companies competing on the world stage.
Hollywood is a high stakes business. Big money is bet on blockbuster movies as producers hope to convert the popularity of a movie into a profitable franchise. Hits rain cash down on the studios, producers, theaters, and they can make an actor's career.