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Independent film producers left in the lurch by Redbox parent chicken soup for the soul bankruptcy

“Bankrupt Redbox Leaves Indie Filmmakers High and Dry — Millions in Unpaid Film Deals May Never Be Recovered”

​The recent bankruptcy of Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment (CSSE), parent company of Redbox, has left numerous film studios and producers facing significant financial losses due to unpaid licensing fees. Major entertainment companies such as Universal Studios, Sony Pictures, …

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CinemaCon 2025

Post CinemaCon, Cinemas Should Rethink Strategy—and Look Beyond Major Studios

This week’s CinemaCon in Las Vegas was once again dominated by frustration over shortened theatrical windows. Many exhibitors, led by Cinema United chief Michael O’Leary, called for a return to standardized 45-day exclusive runs before films migrate to digital platforms. …

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