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The model's full reasoning — Q2 2023 call → NOWe need to determine if the transcript shows the dynamic described. The question asks about a "recently emerged positive element of the business" whose meaningful contribution began only within roughly the last few quarters. Analysts probe it, and management responds with unhesitating, granular operational command, answering follow-ups with specific present-tense working detail, while conveying that the element's contribution is still early. We need to identify if such an element is probed. The transcript includes Q&A. Let's look for a topic that is recent, emerging, and probed with follow-ups. Possible candidates: SSIMWAVE (streaming optimization software) - mentioned as a new technology, acquired in Q3 2022, so recent. Analysts might probe it. But do they? Let's see the Q&A. The Q&A includes questions from Eric Handler about China local language market share, then about India. Then Steven Frankel about alternative content given strikes. Then Omar Mejias about 70mm film and signings, then about Dune. Then Michael Hickey about long-term growth and SSIMWAVE, then about domestic penetration. Then Chad Beynon about ramp period and IMAX Enhanced. Then James Goss about China PSAs, then about windows, then about rollout acceleration. Then David Karnovsky about Napoleon and Apple. None of these seem to probe a specific recently emerged element with follow-ups. The question about SSIMWAVE from Michael Hickey: "how material maybe some of these new avenues of revenue like SSIMWAVE can be for you guys?" Rich responds with a general statement about SSIMWAVE being a product that streamers want to save costs. That's not granular operational detail. No follow-up. The question about 70mm from Omar Mejias: "With the recent success of Oppenheimer, could this plug new wave of demand for IMAX or upgrades to North America and globally?" Rich responds about analyzing data, building film cameras, exploring refurbishing projectors, outreach to filmmakers. That's somewhat specific but not deeply operational. No follow-up on that specific topic. The question about China local language from Eric Handler: Rich explains the shift to local language films, conditioning audiences, market share increase. That's about a trend that has been ongoing for years, not necessarily "recently emerged" within last few quarters. Also, it's about core business.

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