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Letterboxd acquisition interest

Overview

The film-focused social media platform Letterboxd has become the subject of acquisition interest, with potential deals estimated to value the company at over $300 million.

Initial reports indicated a bidding war involving several major entities, including Sony Pictures Entertainment, Netflix, Paramount, indie studio A24, and The New York Times Company. The platform, which has grown to over 30 million members, is currently facilitated by the Canadian holding company Tiny, which holds a 60% stake.

Subsequent developments show interest from diverse investment groups. These include a consortium led by Gigi Pritzker and the #Letterboxd4All coalition, which is attempting to transition the platform into a “community-owned public benefit corporation.” As of the latest reports, the platform’s membership has grown to approximately 35 million users.

Entities

Tiny · Letterboxd · Gigi Pritzker · Sony Pictures · Madison Wells

Timeline

  1. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Letterboxd attracts acquisition interest from investor groups

    Letterboxd is seeking a buyer, with interest from a Gigi Pritzker-led investor group and a community-ownership coalition aiming to turn the film social platform into a public benefit corporation.

  2. [BUSINESS] 11 sources
    Letterboxd attracts bids from A24, Sony, and NYT in potential $300M+ sale

    Letterboxd is reportedly in a bidding war for a sale valued at over $300 million, with A24, Sony, and The New York Times among the potential buyers for the film-focused social network.

Sources

caligari.com.ar · comingsoon.net · darkhorizons.com · deadline.com · exame.com · gizmodo.com · hollywoodreporter.com · hopeforfilm.com · nucleo.jor.br · rollingstone.com.br · superherohype.com · thewrap.com · worldofreel.com