Even when the financial news is good, it speaks to the pending doom of the civilized world. Case in point:
Chief Financial Offer Keith Sherin told analysts on a conference call that he film segment saw its profit rise 40%, led by the performance of “Mamma Mia,” a movie adaptation of the hit Broadway musical, starring Meryl Streep and Pierce Brosnan. The film has grossed more than $500 million worldwide.