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Warner Bros. Launches Specialty Film Label Led by Neon Veteran Christian Parkes

The unit will pursue smartly budgeted global releases with digitally driven campaigns to reach younger moviegoers.

Overview

  • Parkes will lead the label, with Jason Wald as head of acquisitions and production and Spencer Collantes as VP of marketing and creative, the studio announced.
  • The trio begin their roles in January ahead of the Sundance Film Festival, where the label’s official name is expected to be revealed, according to reporting.
  • The slate will target two to three global theatrical titles a year, complementing Warner Bros.’ plan for a select number of moderately budgeted originals outlined in WBD’s Q3 2025 strategy.
  • The label will handle independently made and acquired projects as well as in-house development, emphasizing efficient, targeted digital marketing.
  • Deadline previously reported the concept was in motion before plans to split Warner Bros. Discovery and before Netflix’s bid for certain Warner assets.