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AMC Theatres Launches Movie Distribution Label Leawood Films Led by Ex-WB Chief Toby Emmerich

After releasing Taylor Swift and Beyoncé's concert films, the theater chain will be handling scripted films themselves The post AMC Theatres Launches Movie Distribution Label Leawood Films Led by Ex-WB Chief Toby Emmerich appeared first on TheWrap .

AMC Theatres has announced the launch of its own film distribution label, Leawood Films, led by ex-Warner Bros. chairman Toby Emmerich. The new label will focus on acquiring theatrical rights to fully financed or completed films, with no plans to get involved in production or development. Leawood Films will partner with independent distribution companies such as Variance Films and Piece of Magic Entertainment, and will operate primarily out of Los Angeles with offices at AMC's headquarters in Leawood, Kansas.

The label aims to bring more movies to theaters, collaborating with exhibitors across the industry to ensure high-quality films are available to audiences. Filmmakers who distribute their films through Leawood will receive a 45-day theatrical window to premium on-demand and a 90-day window to streaming, with ownership of their films and control over post-theatrical release.

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