Will the Tensions Between the U.S. and Russia Hurt Hollywood?

May 02, 2014
Will the Tensions Between the U.S. and Russia Hurt Hollywood?
By Leo Barraclough Events in Ukraine have set diplomatic relations between the U.S. and Russia on edge, but also at potential risk is one of America's top exports: Hollywood movies.  Russia is the ninth-biggest box office territory in the world, with a gross of $1.24 billion last year — and U.S. films took a whopping 75% share of that total. Plus, the Russian market is still growing, unlike the other major European markets. Full Story on Variety.com→
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