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Lionsgate's 46-day PVOD window for Michael offers a clear case study in U.S. distribution strategy: extending theatrical runs for overperformers while...

Netflix's admission that it will avoid filmmakers seeking theatrical releases exposes its earlier WBD bid promises as tactical, strengthening...

Lionsgate's 46-day theatrical window for Michael before PVOD release creates a live case study in balancing ongoing box office momentum against early...

California is in talks to hire a superstar tech lawyer to challenge the Paramount-Warner Bros. merger, intensifying U.S. antitrust scrutiny on the proposed media deal.

Vertical has acquired North American distribution rights to Jake Allyn's Tribeca premiere drama Clean Hands, a true story of a father-daughter...

• Theatrical exclusivity continues into June 2026 after May 29 release, driven by $117.9M box office and Gen Z repeat viewings
• PVOD window projected...

GKids continues expanding its specialty animation distribution in the U.S. by acquiring North American theatrical rights to director Baku Kinoshita’s...

Antitrust Risks in Studio Consolidation

• 🔥 Paramount-WBD Deal Under State Scrutiny: US states are preparing a lawsuit to block the Paramount...

An 18-day theatrical window propelled 'In the Grey' ($5M U.S. gross) to strong PVOD results, outperforming Neon’s “Hokum” ($17M gross) despite its...

A distributor has acquired North American rights to the literary adaptation Virginia Woolf's Night & Day.

California, New York and other states are preparing a lawsuit to block Paramount Skydance’s $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros, expected within...

• Buyer concentration among fewer platforms is reducing bidding leverage and forcing studios to treat windowing as a value engine rather than...

California AG Rob Bonta is challenging the $111B Paramount-WBD deal with fresh political capital after his primary win.

• Deadline pressure: September...

Netflix has officially stated that theatrical releases are off the table unless for stars.

Netflix exec shares the streamer's stance toward directors who insist on theatrical releases, underscoring a clear divide in U.S. distribution strategies.

Amazon MGM may bypass its standard 41-47 day Prime Video SVOD window for Masters of the Universe and adopt the PVOD-first strategy used for Project...

Netflix Films Chairman Dan Lin draws a firm line: filmmakers insisting on theatrical-first releases “we just won’t work with,” signaling a...

Paramount's new 45-day theatrical-to-PVOD window will likely place Scary Movie on PVOD platforms July 14, extending the prior one-month standard and...

Netflix Theatrical Policy

• 🔥 Dan Lin Statement: Netflix film boss Dan Lin stated the streamer 'just won’t work with' filmmakers who want...

Netflix film chief Dan Lin confirmed the streamer will not work with directors demanding traditional theatrical releases, calling recent exceptions...