That means moviegoers can expect to see films with broad international appeal (more action and visual comedy, fewer movies about baseball and football), franchises like Twilight, and more 3-D movies, which command a higher ticket price.

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"Before Midnight" is perhaps the most highly anticipated movie sequel this summer that is neither a comedy nor an action-adventure movie, and its predecessors rank high on many lists of best romantic movies.

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Part of the reason is that those movies have become fewer and farther between, as studios focus on action and comedy films that feature lesser-known (and cheaper) actors.

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