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Final figures indicate that a record $9.3 billion in movie tickets were sold in 2002, up 11 percent from 2001, while actual admissions were up 8 percent, according to Exhibitor Relations Co. Reporting on the results, today's (Thursday) Wall Street Journal commented. "The higher ticket sales and attendance figures were due to the proliferation of expensively promoted 'franchise' movies and sequels, masking what otherwise would have been a bleak year for most studios." Sony Pictures was the clear winner with 38.5 percent of market share. Disney was second with 12.7 percent. »
