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Film News Roundup: ViacomCBS Closes $375 Million Deal for 49% of Miramax
Miramax/Buena Vista/Kobal/REX/Shutterstock In today’s film news roundup, Miramax’s owners have sold 49% to ViacomCBS, Imax hires a new investor relations officer and Magnolia is giving early on demand releases to a trio of titles. DEAL CLOSES ViacomCBS has closed its previously announced $375 million purchase of 49% of Miramax, giving the conglomerate access to nearly 800 […]
Jace Downs/AMC AMC Networks announced Friday a new coronavirus initiative that includes a host of free programming from across its network portfolio. The “We’re With You” campaign will allow viewers to watch the first half of “The Walking Dead” Season 10 on the AMC website, and will also make several BBC America nature documentaries free to watch. Free […]
John G Mabanglo/EPA/Shutterstock Netflix has created a $100 million relief fund to help members of the creative community who have been left unemployed and without a way to earn an income during the coronavirus crisis. The streaming giant said the bulk of the funds will go toward supporting laid-off crew members. “The COVID-19 crisis is devastating for many […]
