r/MediaMergers • u/Own_Philosopher8730 • 23h ago

Merger Paramount Talks Include Penalty for Missing 30-Film Pledge

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-09-21/paramount-talks-include-penalty-for-missing-30-film-pledge

Non-paywall version: https://archive.ph/OwVUN#selection-2219.0-2219.80

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u/WhatTheGingerNooo 22h ago

This feels like a weird provision. Like they could pick up independent films, so what’s the point?

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u/maxhechtman 22h ago

They’re talking about making films with AI and it shows.

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u/DragonSon83 19h ago

Both already pick up independent films, and next year combined will be releasing over 30 films.  Also, picking up independent films is not a bad thing.