Teutonic firm alters forecast
Delay of two pics could result in financial loss
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Renny Harlin's "Mindhunters" and E. Elias Merhige's "Suspect Zero" were penciled in for a late 2003 release, with revenues bolstering second-half figures along with continuing business from Internationalmedia's biggest hit to date, "Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines."
However, the group said it was now probable that the two films would hit theaters next year. Internationalmedia had expected $330 million-$350 million in annual revenue plus an operating profit. If the pics' release dates are pushed back to 2004, Internationalmedia would post a loss in the low millions, company said.
The group added that it expected $70 million in revenue from the films, which would be included in its first-quarter figures in 2004.
