VarietyRebecca Rubin looks back on a quiet Fourth of July holiday weekend at the box office with a tepid U.S. opening for Universal and Illumination’s “Minions and Monsters,” but a strong showing for Angel Studios’ “Young Washington.” AND VarietyKJ Yossman explains why Comcast’s Sky has reached a deal to buy British broadcaster ITV for $2.1
“ITV Studios is not for sale,” said Carolyn McCall, head of British media conglomerate ITV, firmly. Variety three years ago. Despite persistent rumors that the global production powerhouse was going to be acquired (including potentially by Banijay or RedBird IMI), McCall has remained true to his word. What few could have imagined at the time