Sony's Qualia showrooms, like Ferrari dealerships, are not places you go near unless that bonus for landing the big IPO has hit your bank account.

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For higher budget films, like the Oscar contenders "Black Swan" and "The King's Speech, " theatrical distribution remains "a cornerstone of overall profitability, " says Amir Malin, managing partner at investment bank Qualia Capital.

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The plunge-pool-equipped Windward Pavilions are the largest (1, 291 square feet) of Qualia's 60 accommodations, and also lean heavily on views for decoration--floor-to-ceiling windows bring the blue sea in, with a counterpoint of contemporary furniture in similar shades.

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