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As Imax Explores a Sale, Which Hollywood Studios Are Buyers?
Between exhibitors and movie studios, the challenge will be to find a buyer that doesn’t pose a conflict of interest
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Paramount Accuses Netflix of ‘Scorched-Earth Campaign,’ Rebuffs Teamsters’ WBD Merger Concerns
“As Paramount pushes forward with its ‘content-first’ growth strategy … many others will need to respond in kind,” Makan Delrahim writes
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Accenture Song to Acquire Creator Agency Whalar in Industry’s ‘Largest Creator Economy Transaction’
Whalar Group co-founder Neil Waller did not disclose terms, but the influencer marketing deal is likely valued at over $500 million
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‘Scary Movie’ Cruises to No. 1 at Box Office With $105 Million Global Opening
“Masters of the Universe” opens to $29.3 million while “The Amazing Digital Circus” makes $22 million over four days
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‘Avatar: The Last Airbender’ Voice Actor Slams David Ellison’s Paramount as ‘Straight Up Evil’
“They. Do. Not. Value. The. Franchise,” Greg Baldwin writes
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‘Obsession’ Art Director Calls for Industry Reform After Getting Paid Less Than $7,000 as Film Nears $175 Million
“I kick myself every single day for not flipping this production,” Sally Choi says
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Netflix’s Jay Hoag Takes Over as Board Chairman as Reed Hastings Steps Down
Hoag was notably ousted by a majority of shareholders last year, but the streamer opted not to accept his resignation
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The 3 Best Movies on Netflix This Week
Including a Tony-winning musical, an emotional drama and a director’s long-awaited return
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State AGs Preparing Lawsuit to Block Paramount-Warner Bros. Merger
The move comes amid a months-long investigation into whether the $110 billion deal would harm competition
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Blue Fox Entertainment Acquires iPic Theaters in Los Angeles and Manhattan
iPic filed for bankruptcy in March
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Amazon Nonfiction Production Shakeup: Justin Dudek to Lead Unified Division
The exec will oversee the unscripted, doc series and MGM Alternative production teams
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How Rudy Mance Captured Carolyn Bessette’s Iconic Style in ‘Love Story’
TheWrap magazine: The costume designer knew viewers would scrutinize every last detail worn by Mrs. JFK Jr., the epitome of chic ’90s minimalism
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The Ledger: Cinemark Stock Gets Box Office Boost
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Paramount Taps Corporate Strategy and Development EVP Tony Driscoll to Lead Games Studio Division
The unit will develop both casual and AAA titles based on the company’s portfolio of IP
