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Observer | Sun Valley’s Big Question: What Does Hollywood Need to Buy Next? by Brandon Katz
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The Sun Valley Allen & Company conference highlighted a shift in Hollywood’s strategy away from inevitable large‑scale studio consolidation toward more selective, audience‑driven acquisitions, especially in gaming, tech and new‑media assets that appeal to Gen Z. Industry insiders note that mounting debt, tough antitrust scrutiny and mixed returns on past mergers have made executives cautious, while a revitalized theatrical market is giving studios breathing room to be choosier about deals. Consequently, the next wave of “big” transactions is expected to involve buying gaming platforms, sports rights, creator‑economy businesses, or other digital touchpoints rather than traditional studio‑to‑studio mergers, with the companies that best capture where younger audiences spend their time and money poised to lead the industry’s future.
Read more: https://observer.com/2026/07/media-dealmaking-sun-valley-conference/
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