Putting another serious Sundance buyer on the board on the eve of the festival, digital movies aggregator GoDigital is merging with independent theatrical counterpart Variance Films to create an all-new, all-rights company that will rebrand as Amplify, the companies announced Wednesday.
Amplify plans to release seven to 10 films per year across all platforms, and is sending a full contingent to Park City to look for titles. The new company will be on the lookout for bigger movies than either had pursued separately — films with named cast and breakout potential...