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BEN AFFLECK BREAKS DOWN EXACTLY WHY HOLLYWOOD IS DYING — AND THE MATH IS BRUTAL. IT COSTS A MINIMUM OF $25 MILLION JUST TO SHOOT A MOVIE TODAY WITH A-LIST STARS. ANOTHER $25 MILLION TO MARKET IT. THAT’S $50 MILLION BEFORE A SINGLE TICKET IS SOLD. THEATERS TAKE 50%...

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