Originally Published 5 months ago — by Variety
Paramount Skydance, formed after an $8 billion merger, aims to strengthen its position by maintaining key first-look deals with top talent and filmmakers like Lorenzo di Bonaventura, Neal H. Moritz, John Krasinski, Ryan Reynolds, and Taylor Sheridan, to boost its film and TV slate and compete with larger studios.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by Deadline
Amazon MGM Studios and Sony Pictures have signed a multi-year international theatrical distribution deal, with Sony distributing upcoming Amazon MGM titles abroad, including 'After the Hunt,' 'Mercy,' 'Crime 101,' and 'Project Hail Mary,' as Amazon builds its own international distribution infrastructure.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Hollywood Reporter
Rob Liefeld, the creator of Deadpool, has had a highly lucrative year, leveraging the character's success into significant deals with major studios. He secured a $2 million deal with Warner Bros. for his comic Avengelyne and regained rights to his Youngblood series. Liefeld's unique royalty arrangement ensures he profits from all Deadpool appearances, making him one of the most financially successful comic creators despite having few adaptations of his work. His ability to capitalize on Deadpool's popularity has built him a substantial empire without a large company.