Paramount must be proud. Top Gun: Maverick was widely touted as a critical test of the theatrical recovery’s tenaciousness outside of the 18-34 demographic that’s been powering it up to date. As the Paramount/Skydance picture continues its…

Will Top Gun: Maverick live up to the hype created by its long delay? It’s a question that’s been buzzing as its final release date approached. Now we have the definitive answer- a strong yes. One, in fact, that’s scored it a shiny new rec…

In a massive volte face, this week we see the Oscars announce that streaming-only debuts will be removed from eligibility for the ceremony. It’s an intriguing move, being played off as ‘a return to normal’, but in an industry increasingly …

Endeavor has seen an attractive 3% jump in sales, bringing the total to around $1.5B in Q1 for 2022, with a net income of $518M. Most of this success is off the back of its live event and talent representation arms. In a quarter that’s bee…

It's no secret that the Cannes film festival is still seen as one of the market cornerstones for film sales globally, especially in the indie market. With the festival itself closing in on a week away, it’s natural to see the pre-deals sta…

At its launch, Peacock was not a popular streaming platform, and it has been battling to gain the industry attention that larger competitors have. This trend may finally be in reverse, however, as we see drawcard exclusive content finally …

The British are coming! Or maybe we should say their entertainment franchises are. This week it was announced that the iconic BBC studios are headhunting for an LA-based executive to expand and manage a more US-focused market for unscripte…

With the much anticipated WarnerMedia- Discovery combined entity finally listing on the stock exchange under its new ticker, Warner Bros Discovery, we’ve seen a generally buoyant reception. Blake & Wang P.A entertainment att Best Entertain…

How much of a role does the name play in making a streaming service stand out from the crowd? It’s a question it’s hard not to ask in the wake of a brand new name for IMDB TV, announced this week. Brandon Blake, entertainment lawyer los an…

The joint venture formed in 2016 by CAA and the Global Brands Group has now been taken over fully by CAA. This deal will see CAA take a direct role in managing licensing programs and brand marketing for a variety of clients, including Form…

TelevisaUnivision has announced it will be bringing a new global streaming service, ViX, to North and South America this week. Focusing primarily on Spanish-language entertainment, sports, and news content, it will be rolling out through k…

Free Guy launched to Disney’s SVOD services at the end of February, and the results are again clear- it doesn’t have to be either/or when it comes to theatrical and streaming releases. In fact, the stats suggest it’s better to view them as…

We are seeing many interesting attempts to gain revenue, without losing subscriptions, from streaming services this year. To date, Netflix has resisted the overall industry trend to use AVOD-tier subscriptions as a way to bait new domestic…

As more and more streamers expand their content offerings to non-English programming, it’s been announced that Jamie Camil, actor and telenovela star, has signed an exclusive first-look deal with Viacom International Studios to develop con…

After the runaway performance of Spider-Man: No Way Home, it was inevitable that The Batman, both the next superhero movie to hit the screens and the blockbuster theaters have their hopes set on for the month, would feel some scrutinizing …

With May fast approaching, some minds in the industry have already turned to the offerings up for grabs at the Upfronts. This year there will be one more face in the crowd- YouTube. Entertainment lawyer Los Aneles at Blake & Wang P.A, Bran…

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…

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…

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…

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 …

It seems that a full revamp of their regional headquarters will be coming hand-in-hand with the ICM Partners/CAA merger currently tied up injustice department analysis. Entertainment lawyer Brandon Blake has more for us. Brandon Brandon Bl…

Will Nexstar seal the deal for a majority stake in The CW, the WarnerMedia/ViacomCBS-owned broadcaster? And will this lead to a programming shakeup? Entertainment lawyer Brandon Blake looks at the potential sale in greater detail. Brandon …

This week we’ve seen the Sundance Film Festival cancel all in-person events, making this the second year in a row it will be an all-virtual event. It’s near-inevitable we will see knock-on effects through, at the minimum, the rest of the e…

As if the string of shattered Box Office records was not enough, Spiderman: No Way Home has also cemented itself as Sony’s highest-grossing film of all time. Here are the details from Brandon Blake, the entertainment attorney and industry …