Is Hollywood Recession Proof?

December 16, 2008 7:07 PM

With the U.S. economy in tatters, Hollywood seems to be recession-resistant, with ticket sales up 9% from this time period last year. CBS News spoke with some of Tinsel Town's heaviest hitters.

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Is Hollywood Recession Proof?

With the U.S. economy in tatters, Hollywood seems to be recession-resistant, with ticket sales up 9% from this time period last year. CBS News spoke with some of Tinsel Town's heaviest hitters.