Barry Diller’s IAC Explores Paramount Bid
The mogul’s digital media firm IAC appears to be the latest to throw its hat in the ring to make a deal with Shari Redstone’s National Amusements. Source: Barry Diller’s IAC Explores Paramount Bid (Report)
Shari Redstone’s Paramount Sale Options: Who’s In the Mix Now?
The mogul came close to selling her empire, then backed away, for now. New suitors have emerged amidst the chaos. But can the studio be saved? Source: Shari Redstone’s Paramount Sale Options: Who’s In the Mix Now?
Sony Pictures Entertainment acquires Alamo Drafthouse Cinema
After acquiring Alamo Drafthouse Cinema, Sony Pictures Entertainment becomes the first movie studio to own a theater in more than seven decades. Alamo Drafthouse Cinema is known for its craft beer, and showing indie films that cater towards movie buffs. … Continued
Paramount & Skydance Merger Talk Collapses
Despite months of negotiations, merger talks between Paramount and Skydance have fallen apart at the last minute with Paramount‘s controlling shareholder, Shari Redstone and her National Amusements, Inc. company, breaking them off. Source: Paramount & Skydance Merger Talk Collapses – … Continued
Paramount, Disney, Fox Settle Lawsuits Over Stolen VFX Tech
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In 2017, Rearden filed a torrent of lawsuit against studios over use of stolen motion capture tech called MOVA Contour featured in several movies, including ‘Beauty and the Beast,’ ‘Terminator Genisys’ and ‘Avengers: Age of Ultron.’ Source: Paramount, Disney, Fox … Continued
Hollywood Weighs Deal With AI Companies
Hollywood is always trying to find ways to make movies and TV for less money, and AI was so exciting to them because they thought they finally had a way to make things for less money. But they were never … Continued