Have the studios come to their senses?

While it's certainly true that Paramount have tried to steer clear from the Soccer World Cup, it has to be said that this is a prime example of the reliance of the US majors on foreign box-office at a time when the US domestic market isn't enough and home video no longer cuts it.

I haven't seen 2 but didn't care much for 1, despite Mr Downey.

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