CSI, specialty nets, lead Alliance Atlantis

TORONTO – “We are very pleased with the operating accomplishments for the first three months of 2005," said Michael MacMillan, chairman and CEO of Alliance Atlantis upon the company’s release of first quarter results this morning. "Broadcasting delivered strong results and we are particularly pleased with the results from Entertainment, where the CSI franchise continues to deliver as expected." For the three months ended March 31, 2005, consolidated revenue increased to $264.8 million, a 25% increase over the same period last year. Broadcasting contributed $62.5 million - up 12%; Motion Picture Distribution generated $100.3 million, representing an increase of 5%;...