The Future of the Movies, Part 3: Fathom Events CEO Ray Nutt | Features

I like to say that we know our audiences, but our content providers really know their audiences as well. We do rely a lot on social media from here, but we’re owned by AMC, Regal, and Cinemark, and we have pre-approved rights to trailering, movie posters, other theater assets, office handouts, things like that, in … Read more

Lionsgate Closes Acquisition of eOne, CEO Issues Statement

Lionsgate has closed its acquisition of Entertainment One/eOne after reports of the deal “intensifying” emerged all the way back in August. Variety has reported that the $375 million acquisition will bring “6,500 film and television titles” from Hasbro to Lionsgate, including the popular series The Rookie and Yellowjackets. That being said, some major IP like … Read more

Disney CEO Says Turning Around Marvel Is ‘Number One Priority’

Disney chief Bob Iger is prioritising a return to success for Marvel. The 72-year-old media executive, who made a surprise return as Disney boss after his short-lived successor Bob Chapek was ousted last year, feels that the studio has made “too many” movies in recent years that has led to a decline in box office … Read more

Sony CEO calls AI scary but says it can’t replace human creativity

The debate continues as to whether or not AI is scary or a natural continuing in technological advances…or both. As the Writers Guild of America strike nears its second complete month, many continue to weigh in on the issues that pervade it, including the use of artificial intelligence in the writers room. And it’s not … Read more