Companies with movie studios have begun releasing their earnings reports for the latest quarter. Here's a look at reports for selected movie industry companies and the films that buoyed them:
On Oct. 26, 2012, Comcast Corp., which owns Universal Pictures, said revenue from its filmed entertainment business grew 24 per cent to $1.4-billion (U.S.), driven by the strong box-office performance of ‘Ted’ and (above) ‘The Bourne Legacy.’ (AP Photo)
On Nov. 6, 20th Century Fox owner News Corp. said its filmed entertainment business saw operating income grow 15 per cent, thanks to the box-office performance of ‘Ice Age: Continental Drift.’ The recent quarter also benefited from increased digital revenue related to the timing of content available on Netflix. (20th Century Fox/AP)