A24, Sony, or The New York Times May Soon Swallow Letterboxd
Cinephile social media network and film review site Letterboxd may soon be the subject of a bidding war, with interested potential owners including A24, Sony Pictures, and The New York Times Company, the paper reported on Thursday. A Canadian company called Tiny bought 60% of Letterboxd in 2023 in a deal that valued the social network at more than $50 million, and according to multiple news sources, has been exploring selling its controlling stake. The Times noted that Letterboxd’s appeal includes a highly active user base that regularly participates in film-themed challenges, celebrity users like Francis Ford Coppola and Rian Johnson, a $19-$49 per year subscription model, and preexisting advertiser draw.
- ▪Cinephile social media network and film review site Letterboxd may soon be the subject of a bidding war, with interested potential owners including A24, Sony Pictures, and The New York Times Company, the paper reported on Thursday.
- ▪A Canadian company called Tiny bought 60% of Letterboxd in 2023 in a deal that valued the social network at more than $50 million, and according to multiple news sources, has been exploring selling its controlling stake.
- ▪The Times noted that Letterboxd’s appeal includes a highly active user base that regularly participates in film-themed challenges, celebrity users like Francis Ford Coppola and Rian Johnson, a $19-$49 per year subscription model, and preexi
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- ▪ Sony, A24 and the New York Times Company Circle Letterboxd — NYT — Business
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Cinephile social media network and film review site Letterboxd may soon be the subject of a bidding war, with interested potential owners including A24, Sony Pictures, and The New York Times Company, the paper reported on Thursday. A Canadian company called Tiny bought 60% of Letterboxd in 2023 in a deal that valued the social network at more than $50 million, and according to multiple news sources, has been exploring selling its controlling stake. The Times noted that Letterboxd’s appeal includes a highly active user base that regularly participates in film-themed challenges, celebrity users like Francis Ford Coppola and Rian Johnson, a $19-$49 per year subscription model, and preexisting advertiser draw.
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