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11The News Corporation Limited
From unconventional art films to international blockbusters, from ground-
breaking American television series to a vast library of home entertainment
titles, News Corporation’s filmed content is as diverse as its consumers.
In fiscal 2003, nearly 80 percent of the Group’s film releases were
on track to be profitable. This remarkable string of box office hits
included low-budget success stories like Drumline, Just Married, Like
Mike and Phone Booth as well as the global popularity of Daredevil and
the record-breaking theatrical performance of X2: X-Men United. 20th
Century Fox’s video and DVD business continued to thrive, fueled by the
success of Ice Age, Shallow Hal, Behind Enemy Lines and other titles.
Meanwhile, the Company’s 20th Century Fox Television and Fox Television
Studios once again supplied the major American broadcast networks with
many of their most successful shows – in addition to providing syndica-
tion hits carried on myriad networks and channels.
Given all these creative strengths, News Corporation is in an
exceptional position to answer the growing call for quality filmed
entertainment for years to come.
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During the year, five of
the Group's films opened
at number one at the
box office: Swimfan,
Just Married, Daredevil,
Phone Booth and X2:
X-Men United