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At this point, Pacificor hedge fund firm owns the rights to the "Terminator" franchise, but there is very little they can do with it themselves. The first has now announced that it has retained William Morris Endeavor (WME) to represent the company in the sale of all rights.
Included in the deal will be the use of the property for film, television, merchandise and multiplayer online games, In addition, WME has been retained to assist in selecting and retaining key talent for the next sequel in the "Terminator" series.
"'Terminator' is one of the most recognized global brands in entertainment, and will continue to excite new generations of fans," WME Chief Executive Ari Emanuel said. "We look forward to teaming with Pacificor to fully realize the value of this enduring property."