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Alcon Acquires 108 Films from Village Roadshow for $417.5M

6/18/2025

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Alcon Media Group LLC has made a bold move by acquiring Village Roadshow Entertainment Group's impressive library of 108 films for a staggering $417.5 million. This treasure trove includes iconic titles such as Mad Max: Fury Road and The Matrix trilogy. The acquisition comes on the heels of Village Roadshow's bankruptcy filing in March, with Alcon stepping in as a "stalking horse" bidder, gaining court approval for this significant deal.

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Alcon Media Group LLC has made a bold move by acquiring Village Roadshow Entertainment Group's impressive library of 108 films for a staggering $417.5 million. This treasure trove includes iconic titles such as Mad Max: Fury Road and The Matrix trilogy. The acquisition comes on the heels of Village Roadshow's bankruptcy filing in March, with Alcon stepping in as a "stalking horse" bidder, gaining court approval for this significant deal.