Case Study: Hollywood Software achieves scalable, high-performance theatrical reporting with OpenText Analytics

e.Spreadsheet Helps Hollywood Software, Inc. In “Reel”-World Application

Hollywood Software, Inc. builds business and strategic applications for the entertainment industry, including TDS2000, a fully integrated theatrical distribution system, and RightsMart.com. Faced with the complexity of tracking thousands of screens, hundreds of weekly showings, real-time box-office accounting and print management, the team needed a highly programmable, API-driven spreadsheet solution that would support both client/server deployments at major studios and an ASP/VPN option for smaller customers.

They embedded Actuate’s e.Spreadsheet (ActiveX) to power reporting, calculations, fast in-memory sorts and EDI integration while remaining Excel-compatible. The solution delivered scalable, full-featured reports and faster processing, helping TDS2000 become an industry standard adopted by major studios (Paramount, Universal, 20th Century Fox, Artisan), successfully supporting high-profile releases and customers of all sizes.

Hollywood Software

Robert Jackovich

President, VP of Application Architecture, Hollywood Software