Concord Originals Acquires RKO Pictures
June 4, 2025
Concord Originals, the film and TV division of Concord, has acquired RKO (RKO Pictures) from longtime chairman Ted Hartley, securing derivative rights to more than 5,000 titles from the studio's historic film library. RKO will operate as an imprint under Concord Originals with joint leadership from Sophia Dilley and Mary Beth O'Connor as Co‑Presidents, and Ted Hartley remaining as Chairman Emeritus and lead producer on active projects.
- Buyers
- Concord Originals (Concord)
- Targets
- RKO (RKO Pictures)
- Sellers
- Ted Hartley
- Industry
- Media & Entertainment
- Location
- California, United States
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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