amc

The quick read

What's driving the attention

AMC is in the news due to its CEO's push for a major film studio merger and ongoing high-profile entertainment deals.

AMC Theatres has gained attention following its CEO Adam Aron's advocacy for a merger between Paramount and Warner Bros., despite opposition from a State Attorney General. The company is also involved in a significant co-exclusive $500 million, 5-year rights renewal deal with Netflix for 'The Walking Dead' franchise. Additionally, AMC continues to air niche programming such as TNA Wrestling's Thursday Night iMPACT!, and has recently been the site of a bomb threat incident near Boston Common.