EXCLUSIVE: In a major deal, Concord Originals has acquired RKO , the legendary film studio behind such classic properties as King Kong , Citizen Kane , The Best Years of Our Lives , It’s a Wonderful Life , Suspicion and The Woman in the Window .

The purchase gives Concord Originals the derivative rights to over 5,000 titles, which include the remake, sequel, story, stage and copyrights (including unproduced screenplays) of the company’s storied film library. Concord acquired RKO from Ted Hartley , who served as the studio’s Chairman and CEO for 35 years.

Going forward, RKO will continue to operate as its own imprint under Concord Originals. Sophia Dilley and current RKO President Mary Beth O’Connor have been named Co-Presidents of RKO and will jointly run the company

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