News from July 1, 2012

July 1, 2012

Talking teddy bear outduels male strippers at box office

"In my heart of hearts, I just felt that everybody was starting to talk about this talking bear," said Nikki Rocco, head of distribution for Universal. "And the marketing campaign did a great job of telling people how fabulous this picture is for an R-rated audience."

July 1, 2012

New England farm charity reorganizes after tax hit

 A novel program intended to raise money for financially strapped New England dairy farmers and educate consumers about the benefits of local farms isn't delivering as much help as organizers would like because it had to pay more than $60,000 in taxes.

July 1, 2012

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July 1, 2012

On the Move



July 1, 2012

Alternatives to movies
music to theaters' ears

Movie theaters diversify offerings Hoping to reverse a decade of decline in attendance, they turn to everything from opera to boxing to fill seats.

July 1, 2012

Charles Lawton: Dollar benefits of festivals less important than psychic ones



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