Satire is traditionally a tough sell and the cynicism in it is one of the reasons for that. There are certain times of the year studios will release movies that they aren't confident about ... and the potential for business this time of year is huge.
DVD is both a curse and a blessing. It's a blessing because it's this great new revenue stream for Hollywood. It also increases movie viewing because it's so convenient and collectable. But there is the perception that it is cannibalizing theatrical business to an extent,