Oscilloscope Laboratories
B+
/ Specialty Distributor · 76/100 · Strong
Adam Yauch–founded (Beastie Boys) specialty distributor. Reduced cadence since founder's 2012 death but maintains library reputation and selective acquisitions.
/ 01 / Subscore Breakdown
How the grade decomposes.
Filmmaker Treatment/ 25% weight
82
Theatrical Reach/ 22% weight
64
Curatorial Reputation/ 20% weight
84
Library Stewardship/ 18% weight
78
Rights Posture/ 15% weight
76
/ 02 / Filmmaker Notes
Best for / Watch out for.
/ Best for
Modest-budget acquisitions with director-driven appeal and library longevity priority.
/ Watch out for
Reduced acquisition cadence and limited theatrical footprint post-Yauch.
/ 03 / Public-Record Timeline
What's on the record.
2023
Continues selective acquisitions
2012
Adam Yauch dies; company continues under remaining leadership
2008
Founded by Adam Yauch