The emergence of streaming’s new Big Four. A look at the future of moviegoing and the near-term future of AMC Theatres. A blunt discussion about how the ultra-progressive regulatory regime in Washington, D.C. is choking Hollywood by putting the chill on M&A activity.
Those are among the hot topics discussed in a special bonus episode of “Strictly Business,” Variety‘s weekly podcast featuring conversations with industry leaders about the business of media and entertainment. This installment features highlights from Variety‘s annual Entertainment and Technology Summit, a daylong event held Sept. 26 at the London Hotel in West Hollywood.
Laura Martin, senior entertainment and internet analyst for Needham and Company, and Hernan Lopez, founder of Owl & Co. consulting firm, joined “Strictly Business” hosts Cynthia Littleton and Andrew Wallenstein for the…