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The Ankler’s Ashley Cullins reports that Reese Witherspoon is buying back Hello Sunshine alongside Mediawan for less than 10 percent of the $900 million valuation Blackstone-backed Candle Media paid in 2021.
The Ankler’s Ashley Cullins reports that studio executives privately want to use AI to create new franchises, even as they sue AI firms over copyright, but purely AI-generated material generally cannot be copyrighted under U.S. law.
Oct 18The Ankler’s Ashley Cullins reports that top agents including CAA’s Roeg Sutherland and WME’s Deb McIntosh describe a specialty market flush with buyer demand and capital after a $4.7 billion summer box office.
Sep 30The Ankler’s Ashley Cullins reports that Cameron’s AI 3D buy, Hearst’s $1.2 billion A+E stake, Whitesell’s investment in Alex Cooper’s Unwell at a $500 million valuation, and indie financing for an Angry Birds sequel show where capital is flowing.
Sep 17The Ankler’s Ashley Cullins reports that Hallmark’s third NFL-branded holiday film, set with the Chicago Bears, debuts Oct. 17 after the Chiefs edition drew 3.7 million viewers and the Bills sequel drew 2.3 million, making both among the network’s highest-rated movies.
Sep 14The Ankler surveys eight venture capital firms betting on entertainment, finding investors drawn to AI and live experiences rather than traditional studio startups.
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