Lion King visual effects firm Technicolor on brink of collapse
Published On Feb 24, 2025, 10:20 AM
Technicolor, which owns leading visual effects studios including MPC, is facing potential collapse. The company has informed its UK and US employees that it has filed for administration, citing external pressures such as the post-COVID recovery and the recent writers' strike, which have negatively impacted cash flow and demand for VFX services. This could lead to significant job losses, although many employees are already on fixed-term contracts. The current situation poses serious questions about the future of Technicolor and its operations in the visual effects industry.
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The collapse of Technicolor could negatively impact the film and entertainment sector, particularly companies that rely on its visual effects services, such as Disney. Investors should consider the potential fallout in market confidence in similar businesses or studios they may have stakes in.
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