Tag Archives: Carl Icahn
Blockbuster acquired by Dish Network
By Sean O’Connell Hollywoodnews.com: Following an all-day auction, Blockbuster Video reportedly has been acquired by Dish Network for a bid that has been estimated at $320 million. Dish Network’s winning bid reportedly knocked out other suitors, including investor Carl Icahn, according to THR, which says Dish likely will pay out[...]
Why family films are better than the adult movies at the moment
By Scott Mendelson HollywoodNews.com: Here’s a novel idea: “Toy Story 3” is making bank because it’s the best big-studio movie of the year and audiences have already noticed. Steven Zeitchik of the “LA Times” is wrong. Audiences are not flocking to family films because of some rebellion against adult pictures.[...]
Lionsgate urges shareholders to protect their investments
HollywoodNews.com: Lionsgate today issued the following letter, which will be mailed to its shareholders: Dear Fellow Lionsgate Shareholder: As you may know, the offer by Carl Icahn and certain of his affiliated entities (the “Icahn Group”) to purchase up to all of the shares of Lionsgate for U.S. $7.00 per[...]
