Hog butcher, tool maker, movie mecca
Early motion picture company Essanay was the Disney of its day, making 2,000 films. Source: https://www.chicagotribune.com/2026/03/15/vintage-chicago-tribune-essanay-oscars/
Paramount Eyes Changes to Historic Studio Lot Following Warner Bros. Merger
The lot has hosted productions for films such as ‘The Godfather,’ ‘Titanic’ and the ‘Mission: Impossible’ franchise. Source: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/paramount-studio-lot-changes-warner-bros-merger-1236524430/
David Ellison Delivered. Now It’s Up to Makan Delrahim to Close the Warner Bros. Deal
State attorneys general. Foreign approvals. Consumer lawsuits. Even without the Justice Department stepping in, Paramount still faces several roadblocks to completing its acquisition of Warner Bros. Source: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/david-ellison-makan-delrahim-warner-bros-deal-1236517978/
Village Roadshow’s Bankruptcy: Buyers Circle Over Library Assets That Generate $50M a Year
A clearer picture of Village Roadshow‘s downfall is coming into focus, with the film production and financing company filing for bankruptcy after a costly endeavor aimed at creating content in-house and the souring of its longtime partnership with Warner Bros. … Continued
Studio Profit Report: Lower Costs Are the Name of the Game
NBCUniversal and Disney saw their bottom line rise in their studio units during calendar year 2024, Warner Bros. Discovery and Sony dipped, while Paramount prepares for a sale. Source: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/studio-profit-report-lower-costs-1236168895/
Cinemark Theatres first to adopt “One Network Alliance” Barco Digital Lobby Experience – Barco
The Barco and Vision Media alliance are pioneering a turnkey lobby entertainment solution bringing together innovative cinema technologies and in-theater marketing expertise Cinemark has consistently been the first exhibitor to embrace new generations of Barco’s cinema solutions to bring … Continued