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
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