← Latest briefing

Entertainment

Fanatics expands entertainment footprint with studio launch and production ventures

The company established a media studio alongside OBB, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

The short version

  • Fanatics partnered with entertainment studio OBB to launch Fanatics Studios and build out a content programming slate.[The Hollywood Reporter]
  • OBB head Michael D. Ratner serves as the chief executive of both organizations.[The Hollywood Reporter]
  • The broader firm has been rumored to be weighing a potential initial public offering in the future.[The Hollywood Reporter]

Key facts

  • Fanatics collaborated with entertainment studio OBB to establish Fanatics Studios to produce original programming.[The Hollywood Reporter]
  • Michael D. Ratner leads both OBB and Fanatics Studios as chief executive officer.[The Hollywood Reporter]

What remains uncertain

  • Whether and when Fanatics will launch an initial public offering remains an unconfirmed market rumor.[The Hollywood Reporter]

Sources

Outlet counts describe coverage, not independent confirmation. Reports may share a wire service or original source.