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entertainment1 year ago•1 min saved

Warner Bros. Discovery Rejects Offers for 'Coyote vs. Acme'

Warner Bros. Discovery rejected offers from Netflix, Amazon, and Paramount to release the film Coyote vs. Acme, despite the studios' interest and "handsome offers." The decision was made by executives who had not seen the finished movie, and the studio reportedly refused to hear any counteroffers. The reasons behind the repeated refusal remain unclear, but it appears that the studio's leadership is not interested in releasing the film through streaming or in theaters, raising concerns among filmmakers working with the studio.

via The Verge|

#coyote-vs-acme #entertainment #film-industry

entertainment2 years ago•1 min saved

HBO & Max Secure Exclusive Streaming Rights to A24 Films

HBO and Max have signed a multiyear pay-one agreement with A24, allowing the specialty film studio's new releases and existing library to be exclusively available on the platforms. Over 100 movies, including this year's theatrical releases and critically acclaimed films, will be featured on HBO, Max, and Cinemax. The partnership aims to enhance the value proposition for subscribers and provide a diverse range of stories from A24's pipeline.

via Deadline|

#a24 #entertainment #hbo

entertainment2 years ago•1 min saved

Lionsgate to Re-Release Tarantino Classics.

Lionsgate has acquired the distribution rights to Quentin Tarantino's classic movies, Kill Bill: Volume I and II and Jackie Brown. The studio will also release a new and remastered 4K edition of Kill Bill to celebrate its 20th anniversary. Lionsgate has a long-standing relationship with Tarantino and already has eight of his films in its library. Tarantino's upcoming film, The Movie Critic, is set to be directed this fall, and Lionsgate could potentially partner with him for his 10th film.

via Hollywood Reporter|

#entertainment #jackie-brown #kill-bill

film2 years ago•4 min saved

"John Wick: Chapter 4" breaks franchise records with $73.5 million debut, potential for fifth movie with Keanu Reeves.

Lionsgate's John Wick: Chapter 4 was released in Russia through a non-sanctioned distributor, Unicorn Media Limited, despite Hollywood's boycott of the country following its invasion of Ukraine. The movie posted a record debut of $4.3M, the biggest Hollywood tentpole to play theaters in Russia since the boycott began. Lionsgate had prior contracts and obligations to meet, and worked with the U.S. State Department to get the movie released. The studio has paused new business with Russia but is honoring previously existing contracts with unsanctioned parties. Despite the lack of major studio movies, Russia's box office has been fairly healthy.

via Deadline|

#film #hollywood #john-wick-chapter-4

entertainment2 years ago•5 min saved

MGM Distribution Chief Erik Lomis Passes Away at 64

Erik Lomis, the distribution boss of MGM and United Artists Releasing, has died suddenly at the age of 64. Lomis was a highly respected figure in the film industry, having overseen the distribution of many successful films, including those from Quentin Tarantino, Paul Thomas Anderson, and Sylvester Stallone. He recently became an entrusted consigliere to Amazon Studios head Jennifer Salke after Amazon's purchase of MGM. Lomis was a fierce believer in the theatrical business and was responsible for the success of Creed III, which grossed over $225 million at the global box office. He is survived by his wife, Lionsgate President of Legal and Business Affairs Patricia Laucella, and his children.

via Deadline|

#amazon-studios #entertainment #erik-lomis