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Deadline’s Anthony D’Alessandro reports that Lionsgate and Steven Paul’s SP Media are forming a joint venture, with SP Media making a capital investment and producing independent films for Lionsgate to distribute, while Lionsgate holds the majority stake and manages the venture.
Deadline’s Anthony D’Alessandro reports that Disney/Pixar’s “Toy Story 5" cleared 20 million views in its first five days on Disney+, enough to feasibly rank as the service’s No. 1 film, building on the franchise’s 2 billion streamed hours globally. And if you look at Disney+ most watched titles?
Sep 29Deadline’s Anthony D’Alessandro reports that Paramount and Netflix mutually agreed to conclude their animated film agreement, originally struck between Netflix and Skydance Animation in 2023.
Sep 15Deadline’s Anthony D’Alessandro reports that Netflix will begin reporting grosses for six upcoming theatrical releases, including Narnia: The Magician’s Nephew and The Further Mis-Adventures of Cliff Booth.
Sep 10Ellison has threatened to move Paramount out of California absent a settlement, while California AG Bonta calls that “blackmail” and insists only structural remedies, not behavioral promises, will resolve the antitrust suit.
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