Tag: theatrical distribution

Media companies are forcing costs that once hid inside broader growth strategies to justify themselves as slower growth makes cross-subsidies harder to defend. Microsoft, Warner Music, Netflix, Channel 4 and The Trade Desk are all tying spending more directly to…

Netflix's decision to report box-office grosses for six upcoming films signals a more formal theatrical strategy for select titles. Public results give exhibitors, talent and Netflix a shared benchmark for deciding whether theatrical revenue and awareness justify the added costs…

Paramount is offering AMC and Regal three-year contracts requiring a combined Paramount-Warner Bros. to release at least 30 films annually, with 45-day theatrical exclusivity and a 90-day subscription streaming holdback. The commitments could strengthen Paramount's defense of its $110 billion…

Paramount’s proposed acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery faces a state-led antitrust lawsuit challenging its impact on theatrical film distribution and basic cable licensing, despite federal clearance. The case threatens Paramount’s September closing target and could force asset sales, licensing commitments,…

Lionsgate remains one of the few studio assets buyers can still realistically underwrite because it has a focused studio operation, a deep library, production capacity, theatrical distribution, and recognizable franchises without a legacy cable network burden. Netflix’s reported interest and…

Netflix's sequel to KPop Demon Hunters shows it's turning a breakout animated hit into a long-term franchise with value across streaming, theatrical, music, and awards. Netflix also locked in directors Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans with an exclusive multiyear deal,…

Netflix has acquired Warner Bros. for $82.7 billion, combining the most scaled streaming service with one of Hollywood’s deepest IP libraries. The deal gives Netflix control over franchises like Harry Potter, Game of Thrones, and DC, positioning it as the…

Regal is distributing Dude Perfect: The Hero Tour to over 800 theaters worldwide, signaling a serious push into creator-led theatrical content. Unlike traditional studio releases, Regal is handling distribution itself, testing whether YouTube-native IP can consistently drive box office revenue.…