mini-major

"Our investment or investments could include a technology company with the potential to transform the entertainment industry to a studio or mini-major which can benefit from the infusion of cutting edge technology."

Kerkorian Preparing a Return to Movies Ethan Smith 2012

Founded in 2008 by Mr. Fenkel and Adam Yauch of the Beastie Boys, Oscilloscope Laboratories has cultivated theatrical and home-video releases with an artisanal aesthetic and DIY entrepreneurism sorely lacking in boutique "mini-major" studio appendages.

Small Studios Play Big in Oscar Game Bruce Bennett 2012

With the credit crunch, the DVD market slowdown and the shuttering of several US mini-major studios, less US independent films are being made and those that are being made are being produced for less money.

Morris Ruskin: My Toronto Film Festival Morris Ruskin 2010

With the credit crunch, the DVD market slowdown and the shuttering of several US mini-major studios, less US independent films are being made and those that are being made are being produced for less money.

Morris Ruskin: My Toronto Film Festival 2010

While Beatty was making Bulworth, CAA had set it up with New Line, a former independent company which by then was a mini-major owned by Warner Brothers and run by co-chairmen and co-CEOs Bob Shaye and Michael Lynne.

STAR PETER BISKIND 2010

But it's the only big crossover arc for one of the major or mini-major DC characters that's been accessible to someone such as myself who hasn't been fan-boying over the entire DC line for the last 12 years, and that is a major accomplishment on its own terms that I heartily cheer.

Archive 2010-03-01 The Brillig Blogger 2010

Inc. recently folded its "mini-major" studio New Line Cinema, known for its role in the "Lord of the Rings" trilogy, into its Warner Bros.

Disney to Sell Miramax for $660 Million 2010

For Lionsgate, winning the "Terminator" auction would give the mini-major another franchise to go along with its "Saw" and Tyler Perry pic series.

Filmstalker: Lionsgate buying Terminator? 2010

But it's the only big crossover arc for one of the major or mini-major DC characters that's been accessible to someone such as myself who hasn't been fan-boying over the entire DC line for the last 12 years, and that is a major accomplishment on its own terms that I heartily cheer.

Funny Book Round-Up The Brillig Blogger 2010

And as long as he enjoys the mutually beneficial relationship, Perry's films will continue to rake in the cash for the mini-major long after Tobin Bell has moved on.

Scott Mendelson: Tyler Perry's newest film opens at number one (again) while new horror films flop. Weekend box office in review for 09/13/09 2009