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New York Times in talks to buy Letterboxd for 330 million dollars

Outlets report that The New York Times Company has entered exclusive talks to acquire film community platform Letterboxd in a transaction valued at roughly $330 million.

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At a glance

  • The New York Times Company is in exclusive negotiations to acquire Letterboxd.23
  • The proposed acquisition value is approximately $330 million.1234
  • Letterboxd operates as an online platform and social network for movie lovers.1234

The New York Times Company is holding discussions to acquire the movie platform Letterboxd.1234

Negotiations between the organization and the film website are reportedly exclusive.23

The prospective purchase price is estimated at around $330 million.1234

Letterboxd provides an online social network and community space for cinema fans.1234

Where sources agree

  • Talks to acquire Letterboxd are underway4 of 4
  • The prospective deal is valued near $330 million4 of 4
  • Letterboxd is a platform for film lovers4 of 4
  • The discussions were reported by The New York Times3 of 4

Who covered this

4 National

Sources

  1. 1TechCrunchThe New York Times reportedly in talks to buy Letterboxd for $330 million ↗
  2. 2The VergeThe New York Times is in talks to buy Letterboxd for around $330 million ↗
  3. 3VarietyLetterboxd in Negotiations to Be Acquired by New York Times Company ↗
  4. 4The New York TimesNew York Times Company in Advanced Talks to Acquire Letterboxd ↗

Based on reporting from these reputable newsrooms and reviewed by Orbit’s editors. A fact appears only when at least two sources report it. Orbit is not affiliated with these publishers.

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