We have no clue.

We dont even know when we know whats coming.

The labor impasses have caused a flurry of changes for movie production and release schedules.

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It all comes down to the number of films released, Marcus said.

And Hollywood, as you know, is not really disclosing that number.

There have been some moves.

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We know thatDune 2moved to next year.

Well, thats going to fill a little bit of a hole.

She rode in a horse to save the day.

Still, he sees more growth ahead.

As the pipeline gets refilled, the business will come back, he said.

Marcus was asked multiple times on the call about M&A given the widespread distress in theexhibitionsector.

He said opportunities have begun to pop up, but the company has not found them compelling.

It feels good to say were a certain size, but wed rather have more cash flow.

Well be patient and deliberate as we always have and as we see the opportunities well move.