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Canada’s Screen Queens: The Women Driving the 2026 Entertainment Boom
entertainment11 hours ago

Canada’s Screen Queens: The Women Driving the 2026 Entertainment Boom

The Hollywood Reporter’s 2026 power list spotlights Canadian women shaping the country’s screen industry—ranging from public funders and festival chiefs to studio executives and showrunners—across Telefilm Canada, CBC/Radio-Canada, Lionsgate Canada, Bell Media, TIFF, and Netflix Canada, highlighting leadership, funding, development, and international collaboration that are boosting Canada’s global influence in film and television.

via The Hollywood Reporter|
#canada#canadian-television-and-film#entertainment
IMAX Could Be Up for Sale as Buyers Circle Premium Cinema
business4 days ago

IMAX Could Be Up for Sale as Buyers Circle Premium Cinema

IMAX is reportedly exploring a potential sale, with the Wall Street Journal noting preliminary talks via intermediaries and CNBC saying there’s no formal process yet. The news spiked its stock and points to interest from entertainment companies—potential buyers could include Disney, Apple, Amazon, or Netflix—though Disney’s Infinity Vision format complicates the fit. IMAX also posted strong numbers, with about $1.28 billion worldwide last year, underscoring premium-experience cinema’s pull even as the theater industry contends with changes.

via Gizmodo|
#business#cinema#disney
AMC's A-List Subscription Inches Up to $29.99 a Month
business1 month ago

AMC's A-List Subscription Inches Up to $29.99 a Month

AMC Theatres is raising the monthly price of its Stubs A-List subscription by $2 to $29.99 starting July 15, a second hike since May 2025, with perks remaining the same (up to four movies weekly in all formats, free popcorn and drink upgrades, plus a $5 reward for every $50 spent). The move comes as AMC contends with nearly $4 billion in debt and rising operating costs amid inflation and stagnant attendance, while exploring revenue tweaks like reserved seating for premium members and more pre-show ads ahead of CinemaCon's busy slate.

via Variety|
#a-list#amc-theatres#business
Top Theater Chief Battles Mega-Merger, Demands Longer Theatrical Windows
entertainment1 month ago

Top Theater Chief Battles Mega-Merger, Demands Longer Theatrical Windows

At CinemaCon in Las Vegas, Cinema United president Michael O’Leary pledges to oppose Paramount-Skydance’s merger with Warner Bros. Discovery and pushes for longer exclusive theatrical windows, advocating a minimum 45-day window (ideally 60+), arguing consolidation harms theaters, consumers and the industry. He notes 2025’s average window at 37 days and cites Disney’s longer windows as a benchmark while a broader industry letter opposing the mega-deal circulates; MPA chair Charles Rivkin discusses AI and protecting the ratings system as exhibitors seek stronger terms to sustain film production and exhibition.

via The Hollywood Reporter|
#cinemacon#entertainment#entertainment-industry
Teamsters Urge DOJ to Block Paramount-Warner Merger Without Worker Protections
business2 months ago

Teamsters Urge DOJ to Block Paramount-Warner Merger Without Worker Protections

International Brotherhood of Teamsters leaders asked the DOJ’s Antitrust Division to halt Paramount’s $111 billion merger with Warner Bros. unless enforceable protections for domestic production and labor standards are secured. Teamsters general president Sean O’Brien and motion picture chief Lindsay Dougherty argued consolidation risks jobs and local production, echoing concerns raised by the Writers Guild as the deal faces opposition from unions even as Paramount downplays likely layoffs.

via The Hollywood Reporter|
#business#doj-antitrust#entertainment-industry
Netflix Walks Away from Warner Bros. Deal, Opening Door to Ellison's Paramount Skydance Bid
business2 months ago

Netflix Walks Away from Warner Bros. Deal, Opening Door to Ellison's Paramount Skydance Bid

Netflix has pulled out of its $83 billion bid to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery after Paramount Skydance submitted a higher offer, paving the way for David Ellison’s bid to take the deal forward. Warner Bros. Discovery labeled Ellison’s offer superior, while Netflix said the transaction was no longer financially attractive. Regulators in the U.S. and Europe will scrutinize any sale, and Netflix could potentially re-enter if Paramount is blocked, though the outcome currently favors Ellison’s consolidation of HBO, CNN, and the Warner film studio under Paramount Skydance.

via The New York Times|
#business#entertainment-industry#mergers-acquisitions
Disney Names Josh D’Amaro Incoming CEO as Walden Takes Creative Lead
business3 months ago

Disney Names Josh D’Amaro Incoming CEO as Walden Takes Creative Lead

Disney’s board elected Josh D’Amaro to become Chief Executive Officer, effective March 18, 2026, succeeding Bob Iger; Dana Walden will be President and Chief Creative Officer reporting to him, with Iger as Senior Advisor through 2026. D’Amaro, a 28-year Disney veteran, chairs Disney Experiences and will oversee major expansions and strategic initiatives as part of a formal succession process overseen by the board.

via thewaltdisneycompany.com|
#business#ceo#corporate-governance
From a flat to a £6bn juggernaut: Warhammer’s tabletop empire
business4 months ago

From a flat to a £6bn juggernaut: Warhammer’s tabletop empire

Warhammer’s parent company, Games Workshop, has transformed from a mail-order hobby outfit started by three friends into a £6bn FTSE 100 business, posting 10.9% revenue growth as demand for its plastic miniatures soars. The brand leverages a loyal community, a vertically integrated supply chain, and a focus on experiential retail and IP, boosted by celebrity fans and broader pop‑culture trends. Plans for global expansion, including a Warhammer World in the US and potential film/TV projects, aim to convert niche tabletop gaming into a mainstream entertainment powerhouse.

via The Guardian|
#business#entertainment-industry#games-workshop
business4 months ago

Hollywood Unions Prepare for AI and Health Funding Challenges in Contract Talks

SAG-AFTRA is likely to push for AI performers to be as costly as human actors in upcoming negotiations, aiming to prevent studios from using AI as a cheaper alternative. The union seeks to impose financial penalties and restrictions on AI use, including training AI with members' performances, to protect actors' interests amid increasing AI integration in entertainment.

via The Hollywood Reporter|
#ai-performers#business#entertainment-industry