Re:Amazon acquires MGM for $8.5B
by Pxtl on Wednesday May 26, 2021 @09:51AM
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One wrinkle of that era was how they even had their own stable of actors working for them exclusively. The new vertical integration doesn't seem to be going that far down. I imagine there's not as much interest in that, and actors have a powerful union now.
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That’s kinda happening now too but with directors that have signed first look deals with VOD providers.
Re:Amazon acquires MGM for $8.5B
by salamanderman on Wednesday May 26, 2021 @10:09AM
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First look deals with production companies never went away. The first one coming to mind is The Weinstein company had a first look deal with Disney (yes, Disney turned down lord of the rings).
Not surprising. I can't see how that would help their brand.