“According to Rowling’s agent, Christopher Little, the seven Harry Potter books have so far been translated into 67 languages, amassing the 400 million figure since the publication of the first book in the series, Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone, in 1997.”
Tag: 06.18.08
Report: Consumer Video Spending Will Top $111 Billion By 2012
“Consumer spending on filmed entertainment will rise to $111.2 billion in 2012 from $85.9 billion last year, driven by Asia-Pacific growth and digital upgrades in homes and theaters, according to a report released on Wednesday.”
Cirque: We’re Not Being Bought By Dubai Investors
Cirque du Soleil is dismissing reports that an oil-rich Dubai investment fund has approached the Canadian company with a takeover bid.
Will August Play In The Provinces?
August: Osage County was a hit at the Tonys, and producers around North America are interested. But: “We have found our subscribers will accept the F-word if it is not repeated all evening long. But they won’t tolerate the C-word, which also figures prominently in Osage.”