Entries from 2022-02-01 to 1 month

“The Batman” Heads to China

The Batman will open in China on March 18th, two weeks after its domestic opening. This makes it the first of the ‘comic book movies to play in China in well over a year. And even where there have been ‘big’ Hollywood movies releasing ther…

MoviePass Returns for Another Try

Almost 4 years after it was shuttered, MoviePass is returning from the grave. After a spectacular fall from grace, is there really space in the market for yet another member of the troubled exhibition industry? Our entertainment lawyer Los…

Regulatory Approval for SkyShowtime

There will be a new face on the European streaming scene soon, as SkyShowtime, a joint venture between Comcast and ViacomCBS, received full regulatory approval from relevant authorities. Brandon Blake of Blake & Wang P.A unpacks the news f…

More Risk, More Reward the Plan for NBC

With Comcast and NBC looking to up content spend with an eye on future goals, it has also pushed back its ‘breakeven’ date. It’s a risk, but it could be a good one, given the current focus on content spending. Entertainment lawyer Brandon …