It seems we have finally come full circle from the shrinking theatrical windows, which the pandemic and shutdowns accelerated. As distributors come to realize the value of a strong theatrical release for later performance, Universal has no…
We’ve seen a spate of companies spinning off their legacy assets in the hopes of finding them a niche. With Versant, the first and most visible, now turning in its first earnings report, check the entertainment lawyer Los Angeles USA at Bl…
Disney doesn’t play around when they strike a content-sharing deal. With their new partnership with the UK’s ITV-X last summer, they’re now extending it to exclusive primetime TV premieres for Hulu, too. Blake & Wang P.A. entertainment law…
The struggles of the US’s larger theater chains have been under scrutiny since the pandemic closures. While we haven’t (yet) seen a true “return” to pre-pandemic box office levels, given the massive changes to how we enjoy films and TV, an…
Sky and Disney are now a pair, with a multi-year deal in place to integrate Disney+ and even launch a new Disney Cinema channel for linear, too. With all the details to share is entertainment attorney at Blake & Wang P.A., Brandon Blake. B…
TUBI now has the biggest AVOD offering in the UK, at least as it self-reports. With a very full slate now on offer, we have Blake & Wang P.A. review entertainment lawyer Los Angeles USA, Brandon Blake, with everything you ought to know abo…
The box office may have slowed down just a little from the peaks we opened January with, but it is still holding strong, and we saw an important milestone for Avatar: Fire and Ash pass by with it. Blake & Wang P.A. the entertainment lawyer…
We saw, last year, emerging distributors may be the salvation that film festivals have been hoping for. With the next Sundance right around the corner, the last in its Utah home of Park City, it’s time to look at what might come next with …
While there’s little positive to be said about LA’s shoot days in 2025, there is definitely scope for hope, and much of that is thanks to the enhancements added to the tax credit on offer. To fill us in, we have our entertainment attorney …
It’s a new year and a fresh start, for the box office, at least. With Avatar 3 performing even more strongly than anticipated, and surprising success from The Housemaid, this year was a good one. Brandon Blake, our entertainment lawyer wit…
It’s a new year and a fresh start, for the box office, at least. With Avatar 3 performing even more strongly than anticipated, and surprising success from The Housemaid, this year was a good one. Brandon Blake, our entertainment lawyer wit…
Japan is ready to build even more incentives for overseas projects. We’ve seen this drive rising over the last few years (it’s what brought us The Smashing Machine). 2026 will bring new incentives and expanded offers, and Blake & Wang P.A.…
Fox will be back at the 2026 Upfronts, and it’s bringing its little sister, Tubi, along for the advertiser-wooing ride. Here’s everything we know, shared by Brandon Blake, one of the best entertainment lawyer Los Angeles at Blake & Wang P.…
There’s some more good news for the box office, and it comes with a furry flavor. Zootopia 2 has managed the biggest launch for any movie this year. We have Brandon Blake, an entertainment attorney Los Angeles at Blake & Wang P.A., with ex…
While the changing fortunes of the location destination battle are impacting all states and popular cross-border and international destinations, California has been in the hot seat. As the nominal home of Hollywood, and one of the most ico…
In a week where we have seen lackluster post-split results from Lionsgate Studios, we’ve also received newly solo Starz’s own quarterly results. As with Lionsgate, the news was, perhaps, a little less buoyant than hoped for, but even as th…
What’s ahead for Warner Bros- a split, a sale, or a little of both? That may be the question obsessing Wall Street at the moment, but Warner Bros itself is full of confidence, especially around its flagship streamer, HBO Max. With the full…
Amid a flurry of Q3 results, Roku has managed to beat Wall Street expectations- and finally turn its operating income positive. To fill us in, we have entertainment lawyer Brandon Blake, at Blake & Wang P.A. Brandon Blake Beating Expectati…
After many years of being the red-headed stepchild of the streaming industry, it seems Apple is making a real bid for streaming status. With a rebrand under their belt and a wealth of new deals and bundles on the horizon, it seems the litt…
There’s another streaming bundle on the market. This time, uniting two of our smallest major streamers, with some of the smallest subscriber bases to match. With the full details, we have Blake & Wang P.A., entertainment attorney, Brandon …
Audiences are waking up to everything independent cinema has to offer. This year, we have seen several smashing successes for independent movies at the box office. However, there is still a lack of opportunities for those creating independ…
The threat of a blackout of NBCU networks across 10 million pay-TV homes has been averted. After trading some very sharp rhetoric, including a bout of social media shaming, YouTube TV and NBCUniversal have a new deal in place. We have our …
As the entertainment industry gets ready for the rush of awards season, it’s a good time to check back in on some of the festival favourites from this year and see which have found themselves buyers. And what better place to start than wit…
Competition is only getting tougher for traditional TV services. Especially as the broadcast and cable market shrinks. We’ve seen several companies look to mergers or bundling deals to give them back the competitive positioning and audienc…
There’s a new advertising partnership brewing in the streaming world. With Amazon and Netflix now teaming up, allowing ad buyers access to both Amazon’s demand-side platform and Netflix inventory, we have an interesting new pact entering t…
Paramount under Skydance is looking to rejuvenate and kickstart its output, which has mostly been stalled awaiting the conclusion of the two companies’ recent merger. With news that they are targeting a vastly expanded theatrical output in…
Since the pandemic disruptions, we’ve seen a notable shift in Upfront season, with more of the tech-based streamers choosing to embrace the power of ad-supported streaming to boost their platforms. In turn, this means we’ve seen mega compa…
As new details around the upcoming Fox One streaming service are released, we have an interesting new titbit. Prime Video will be offering the platform to its consumers in the US. Not only should this be a great boost for the new service, …
With both Lionsgate and Starz under the Wall Street microscope after the two companies finally parted ways, Starz reported a small dip in its Q2 earnings, but has generally positive sentiment around its prospects for the rest of the year. …
Roku may exist mostly off the mainstream radar, but it has had many successes of its own in the entertainment industry, becoming something of a dark horse in a crowded market. Last week, they announced that they would be moving into the st…
