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This Summer, 3-D Ticket Sales Disappoint

by Sami Yenigun, NPR
September 16, 2011

A new 3-D version of The Lion King is opening in theaters on Friday. A couple of years ago, industry executives thought 3-D movies — with their higher ticket prices — were supposed to save the movie industry. However 3-D ticket sales weren't dazzling this summer.

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  • All Things Considered, September 16, 2011
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