This marks the end of an era, but also the beginning of something new and exciting for each of the partners and for UIP,

People are done shopping, the pressure's off, and they'll be looking for leisure activities. But certainly, there's competition. This is as crowded a field as I can remember in a long time.

This is a three-hour feast of an event.

to welcome Kong back.

There's only so much room. I think crowded is the fair term to describe the marketplace right now.

Today's announcement ensures that UIP will continue to operate for many years to come, while recognizing the long-term strategic importance for us as a studio to directly control our own international distribution and marketing operations.