[Mb-civic] DVD Sales Figures Turn Every Film Into a Mystery

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DVD Sales Figures Turn Every Film Into a Mystery 
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Studios closely guard details of what is a major source of profit and a growing area of dispute.

By John Horn
Times Staff Writer

Apr 17 2005

Peter Jackson's three "Lord of the Rings" movies have brought New Line Cinema extraordinary fame and fortune. The trilogy won 17 Academy Awards, including one best picture Oscar, and sold $2.91 billion in movie tickets around the globe. The movies also were a huge hit on DVD, with overall sales totaling — well, if you actually happen to know, please call Jackson's lawyers. 

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