Lionsgate offering voluntary severance to US employees
CEO cites “challenging operating environment”. Source: Lionsgate offering voluntary severance to US employees | News | Screen
Movie Theater Chains Invest $2.2B In Upgrades Amid Box Office Rebound
North American movie theater owners are committing $2.2 billion to theater upgrades over the next three years, aiming to capitalize on Hollywood’s box office recovery in 2024. The National Association of Theatre Owners announced the fresh investments on Thursday, as … Continued
Italian minister outlines why attracting international projects is a top priority under revised tax credit
Lucia Borgonzoni outlines key changes including reforms around use of AI. Source: Italian minister outlines why attracting international projects is a top priority under revised tax credit (exclusive) | News | Screen
How Ireland’s distribution market is forging its own identity
A quartet of local distribution players are working to ensure the market is never an afterthought. Source: How Ireland’s distribution market is forging its own identity | Features | Screen
Andrea Iervolino Parts Ways With Monika Bacardi, Launches Solo Outfit
Italian producer Andrea Iervolino — whose credits include Michael Mann’s “Ferrari,” the Johnny Depp-starrer “Waiting for the Barbarians” and “Lamborghini: The Man Behind the Legend” — has parted ways with business partner Monika Bacardi and is launching a new film … Continued
Barry Diller Says He Ended Paramount Bid Because “I Decided That I Didn’t Really Desire It”
Diller also weighed in on the state of Hollywood, and how AI will disrupt the business: “I don’t think you’re going to need anyone.” Source: Barry Diller on Paramount Bid, AI and Consolidation