"Substantially fewer films will be produced over the next year or two. And a significant portion of the production costs of the reduced slate will be borne by hedge funds and other investment groups."
- Peter BartAs a former editor and current head of Variety magazine's West Coast bureau, Peter Bart is a well-known figure in the film industry. He regularly offers perspectives on the economics of Hollywood distribution and production. One of Bart's observations was that the number of films being made would no…