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Netflix-Warner Bros. Discovery Merger Brings Out the Naysayers
The ink had barely dried on the Netflix/Warner Bros. Discovery’s $82 billion dollar agreement to consolidate studio and streaming assets, than a chorus of naysayers has emerged questioning the chances of the transaction’s closure and Netflix’s new enhanced role as a major Hollywood player. While the deal, which is expected to close in 12 to … Continue reading “Netflix-Warner Bros. Discovery Merger Brings Out the Naysayers”
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AFM’s Return to Los Angeles Deemed a Big Success by Show Organizers — and Many Attendees
LOS ANGELES — The American Film Market (AFM) concluded its 46th annual run Nov. 16 at the Fairmont Century Plaza hotel in Century City with high marks from organizers as well as attendees. The annual event, back in L.A. after a much-criticized move last year to Las Vegas, brought together sales and production companies, buyers, … Continue reading “AFM’s Return to Los Angeles Deemed a Big Success by Show Organizers — and Many Attendees”
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2025 BASE Awards: Warner Bros. Discovery No. 1 Distributor, ‘Dune: Part Two,’ ‘Deadpool vs. Wolverine’ Top Titles
Warner Bros. Discovery was named top distributor for the third year, with Warner Bros. Pictures’ Dune: Part Two and Disney/Marvel Studios’ Deadpool vs. Wolverine honored as the top physical and digital sellthrough titles of 2024, at the 45th annual 2025 BASE Awards, held Nov. 13 in London. The British Association for Screen Entertainment (BASE) held … Continue reading “2025 BASE Awards: Warner Bros. Discovery No. 1 Distributor, ‘Dune: Part Two,’ ‘Deadpool vs. Wolverine’ Top Titles”
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Back in L.A., AFM 2025 Opens Today at the Fairmont Century Plaza in Century City
LOS ANGELES — The 46th American Film Market opens today (Nov. 11) in Century City, a major entertainment hub located on what was once a backlot for 20th Century Fox. The six-day event, headquartered at the Fairmont Century Plaza, marks a return to L.A. after last year’s move to Las Vegas. Previously, the market had … Continue reading “Back in L.A., AFM 2025 Opens Today at the Fairmont Century Plaza in Century City”
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The Wonder Project’s Jon Erwin to Speak at DEG Membership Meeting Nov. 10
DEG: The Digital Entertainment Group has secured Jon Erwin of the Wonder Project to discuss how he used AI in the filming of Amazon MGM’s “House of David.” Erwin will speak during the DEG’s 2025 Membership Meeting and the Hedy Lamarr Awards presentation and reception, which will take place Nov. 10 at Imax in Playa … Continue reading “The Wonder Project’s Jon Erwin to Speak at DEG Membership Meeting Nov. 10”
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HDR10+ Technologies to Administer Certification Program for Eclipsa Audio
HDR10+ Technologies LLC will administer a new certification program for Eclipsa Audio, based upon the IAMF (Immersive Audio Model and Format) open-source specifications created by the Alliance for Open Media (AOMedia), which is comprised of nearly 40 leading technology companies. The Eclipsa Audio certification program helps to ensure uniform immersive audio performance on compatible televisions … Continue reading “HDR10+ Technologies to Administer Certification Program for Eclipsa Audio”
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OTT.X Unveils New Logo, Working Group Plans
The trade association OTT.X unveiled a new logo and plans for new working groups during its fall summit Oct. 22 at the Skirball Cultural Center in Los Angeles. “I am really inspired by how many of you I see in the room,” said new OTT.X president Hollie Choi in her opening remarks at the event. … Continue reading “OTT.X Unveils New Logo, Working Group Plans”
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OTT.X Summit 2025: AI, Data and Creator Content
Streaming trade association OTT.X held its annual Summit at the Skirball Center in Los Angeles Oct. 22 in tandem with the fourth annual Entertainment Evolution Symposium, presented by the Pepperdine Graziadio Business School’s Institute for Entertainment, Media, and Sports (IEMS). The single-day event featured two tracks of conference programming, workshops and breakout sessions, exhibitor booths … Continue reading “OTT.X Summit 2025: AI, Data and Creator Content”
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Top Studios, Distributors Will Again Be in Miami Feb. 4-6, 2026 for NATPE Global
NATPE Global on Oct. 21 announced a roster of leading studios and distributors that will be participating at its next show, which will be held Feb. 4-6, 2026 at the InterContinental Miami. Among them: Amazon MGM Studios Distribution, BBC Studios, Fifth Season, Fremantle, Fox Entertainment Global, Lionsgate, NBCUniversal Global TV Distribution, Sony Pictures Television and … Continue reading “Top Studios, Distributors Will Again Be in Miami Feb. 4-6, 2026 for NATPE Global”
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AFM Teams With Cannes Film Market on Innovation Hub, AI-Focused Programming
The American Film Market (AFM) and Marché du Film, aka the Cannes Film Market, on Oct. 20 announced the two markets are collaborating on an Innovation Hub and AI-focused programming at AFM 2025, which will be held Nov. 11-16 at the Fairmont Century Plaza Hotel in Century City, Calif. The collaboration is rooted in Marche’s … Continue reading “AFM Teams With Cannes Film Market on Innovation Hub, AI-Focused Programming”
