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• James Morosini is developing an “elevated Lego comedy” for Universal Pictures, titled Inner Child. The project originated from an original screenplay that was later reworked into a Lego-branded film. (🇺🇸)
• Applause Entertainment, based in Mumbai, India, has acquired the exclusive screen rights to six novels by British author Jeffrey Archer. The prodco will adapt the novels, which include The Clifton Chronicles and Fourth Estate, into premium series and films for a global audience. (🇮🇳)
• A limited series adaptation of the 2006 film The Holiday is in development for Apple TV+. The series, which will feature new characters and be written by Krissie Ducker, is being developed without the involvement of the original writer and director, Nancy Meyers. (🇺🇸)
• DreamWorks is developing a movie spinoff based on the character Donkey from the Shrek franchise. Eddie Murphy is set to begin recording for the film in September. (🇺🇸)

📌 [Post / Voice / Animation Vendors]: Massive IP activation = high-end voice, post, and global dubbing requirements.

• Bloober Team’s horror game The Medium is being adapted into a film. Gary Dauberman, known for his work on the It and Annabelle films, has acquired the screen rights and will produce the project. (🇵🇱 and 🇺🇸)

📌 [Buyers / Distributors]: Horror game IP + Hollywood horror producer = fast-tracked genre content worth scouting early.

• ITV has ordered an extended third series of Love Island: All Stars for 2026. The reality TV spin-off, which features returning contestants, will be extended from five to six weeks. (🇬🇧)
• Netflix has announced a slate of new Colombian original productions, including a three-part documentary series about footballer James Rodriguez. The documentary will cover his career and his preparations for the 2026 World Cup. (🇺🇸 and 🇨🇴)

📌 [LatAm Producers / Vendors]: Local commissions ramping up — track crew hires and service needs.

• Banijay Entertainment’s Shaolin Heroes, an adventure reality show, is being adapted for France’s M6 network. The series, which sees celebrities learning ancient martial arts disciplines, marks its fourth international version (🇫🇷).
• RÚV and ZDF commission Death of a Horse, a crime drama set in Icelandic horsemanship. The series is a collaboration between the broadcasters and producers ACT4 and Windlight Pictures (🇮🇸 🇩🇪).
• RTL is developing Highter & Wolkig, a new comedy series produced by Nordpolaris. The show, which received funding from FilmFernsehFonds Bayern, is about opening a cannabis cafe (🇩🇪).

• Filming for series Father Brown is complete, with guest stars like Maureen Lipman and Phil Daniels joining the popular BBC Studios drama (🇬🇧).
• Filming has wrapped on the 13th season of the popular comedy Trailer Park Boys in the Maritimes. The series is produced by Trailer Park Boys Inc. and Blink49 Studios (🇨🇦).
• Filming for the blockbuster movie Godzilla x Kong: Supernova has wrapped in Moab, Utah. The film stars Kaitlyn Dever and is produced by Legendary Pictures and Warner Bros (🇺🇸).

📌 [Post / VFX Studios]: Tentpole-level workload is about to move into heavy post — opportunity for secondary vendors.

• Filming has wrapped on Les Caprices de l’Enfant Roi, a film starring Artus, Julia Piaton, and Franck Dubosc. The movie is a production from Mandarin & Compagnie and Elephant Story (🇫🇷).
• Filming has wrapped on season four of the HBO and BBC co-produced drama series, Industry. The show is expected to premiere in early 2026 (🇺🇸 🇬🇧).

• “To the Victory!,” a Ukrainian political satire directed by Valentyn Vasyanovych, has been acquired for world sales by the Brussels-based company Best Friend Forever. The film is set to have its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival. (🇺🇦)
• The South Korean film ‘My Daughter Is a Zombie,’ starring Cho Jung-seok, Lee Jung-eun, Cho Yeo-jeong, Yoon Kyung-ho, and Choi Yu-ri, has sold distribution rights in Asia and North America. Contents Panda handled the international sales, with K-Movie Entertainment acquiring the film for the USA and Australia. (🇰🇷)
• Dandelions’ Odyssey, a French and Belgian co-production, has secured a number of distribution deals ahead of its North American premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival. The film is directed by Momoko Seto. (🇫🇷 🇧🇪)
• Jim Jarmusch’s film, ‘Father Mother Sister Brother’, starring Tom Waits, Adam Driver, Cate Blanchett, Charlotte Rampling, and Vicky Krieps, has sold international distribution rights through The Match Factory. Mubi acquired rights for North America, the UK, and other regions, while the film is set to premiere in competition at the Venice Film Festival. (🇺🇸)
• Norwegian director Janicke Askevold’s film Solomamma, a co-production between Norway, Denmark, Lithuania, and Latvia, has been picked up for Swiss distribution by Frenetic Films. The film is set to premiere at the Locarno Film Festival. (🇳🇴 🇩🇰 🇱🇹 and 🇱🇻)

• Ahead of its potential 2026 acquisition by RTL Group, Sky Deutschland has expanded its deal with NBCUniversal. The agreement secures films like Wicked: Part Two and Jurassic World: Rebirth, along with key franchises for its streaming services. (🇩🇪)
• The historical drama King & Conqueror has secured global licensing deals, with Paramount Global Content Distribution selling the series in over 100 markets. Major platforms like Prime Video, HBO Max, and M-Net have licensed the show. (🇺🇸)
• Movistar Plus+ and Cosmote TV have acquired the three-part documentary series Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. The show, which is co-developed by Keshet International and SandStone Global, is hosted by historian Bettany Hughes. (ESP)

📌 [Broadcasters]: Content with historical gravitas + recognizable host = ideal public broadcaster material.

• Neon has acquired North American rights to the Japanese thriller Exit 8, an adaptation of a video game. The film, from director Genki Kawamura, is scheduled for an early 2026 release. (🇺🇸)

📌 [Buyers / Genre Curators]: Game adaptation trend gains momentum — great timing for tapping cross-media audiences.

• Producers Sara McFarlane and Maria McIndoo have acquired the film rights to Claire Keegan’s short story So Late in the Day. The duo plans to adapt the work into a film, which will be the feature debut for writer-director McIndoo. (🇺🇸)

• Roku is launching a new subscription streaming service called Howdy, priced at $2.99 per month, to provide an ad-free library of content. The service will feature around 10,000 hours of movies and shows from partners like Lionsgate and Warner Bros Discovery, along with select Roku originals. (🇺🇸)

📌 [Content Sellers]: New SVOD = new licensing funnel — low-cost ad-free model may prioritize family-friendly, catalog, and low-CAPEX content.

• Agent Tyler Kroos has launched a new management firm, Kroos Entertainment Group, to represent top-tier documentary filmmakers and non-fiction creators. The new Los Angeles-based boutique firm aims to provide a hands-on approach to career strategy and brand development for its clients. (🇺🇸)
• ESPN has acquired the NFL Network and several other media assets in exchange for a 10% equity stake in the company. The deal, which also includes distribution rights to the popular RedZone channel, is a strategic move to boost ESPN’s upcoming direct-to-consumer streaming service. (🇺🇸)

📌 [Platform Strategy]: DTC push accelerates — prep for ESPN’s bundling strategies tied to NFL IP.

• Bronte Pictures is rebranding and expanding its operations as Bronte Studios, bringing on new leadership to drive growth and diversification. The company is poised for expansion, with five films in advanced financing and a new focus on providing production and post-production services. (🇦🇺)
• Studiocanal, a subsidiary of Canal+, has acquired a minority stake in UK production company Brock Media. This investment will provide Brock Media with support for its film, TV, and audio projects, and gives Studiocanal a first-look option on new productions. (🇬🇧)

• Chyron has officially released Chyron PAINT 10.1, a new version of its software for sports broadcasting. The update features new telestration tools, improved annotation capabilities, and expanded calibration support for various sports formats. (🇺🇸)
• Intangible, a new AI platform with spatial intelligence, has launched its public beta. Developed by industry veterans from Apple and Pixar, the platform uses semantic 3D scene building to create context-aware outputs and accelerate the creative process. (🇺🇸)
• Disguise has launched X1 software, a portable version of its production engine. The software can run 4K visuals from a laptop, making it useful for smaller productions and live events. (🇬🇧)
• Digital Alert Systems and D2D Technologies have partnered to launch DAS-Flex, a broadcast solution that unifies emergency alerts and broadcast continuity. The all-in-one product serves as an emergency alert encoder/decoder, switcher, and media playout system. (🇺🇸)
• Telestream is showcasing Vantage AI, a new solution that makes media workflows smarter and more adaptive. It provides “context-aware metadata” for automating tasks, including creating multilingual subtitles and detecting technical issues. (🇺🇸)

• Media Prima, Malaysia’s largest media company, is strengthening its broadcast production hub with new DHD SX2 audio systems. The upgrade aims to unify its content creation and distribution process. (🇲🇾)
• Ikegami will showcase its new UHL-X40, an ultra-compact 4K-UHD HDR camera at IBC 2025. It features three CMOS sensors with a global shutter, is lightweight, and is designed for remote applications. (🇯🇵)
• Strada’s new direct-to-editor file transfer technology is a peer-to-peer system that eliminates the need for cloud uploads, allowing creators to transfer files directly from a camera or DIT cart to an editor. (🇺🇸)
• JangaFX released LiquiGen 1.0, the first production-ready version of its real-time liquid simulation software. It offers new features for simulating viscous liquids and improved export formats. (🇺🇸)
• Eddie AI has added a new text-based editing feature to its Rough Cut mode. This tool allows users to edit video by manipulating the automatically generated transcript, with changes to the text directly affecting the video timeline. (🇺🇸)

• Nekki released Cascadeur 2025.2, an AI-assisted animation tool, with new features. The update extends the AI inbetweening system and improves workflow for game developers. (🇨🇾)
• Mercenaries Engineering released Rumba 2.0, a character animation software with a new Dynamics system and a Sequencer for editing animation shots. (🇫🇷)
• Autodesk has released 3ds Max 2026.2, a minor update to its 3D modeling software. The update includes performance improvements to the Skin modifier and the Material Switcher. (🇺🇸)
• Escape Motions released Rebelle 8, an early access update to its natural media painting software. The new version adds particle-based brushes, environment lighting, and a new color wheel. (🇸🇰)
• Adobe has released Photoshop 26.9, updating its AI-powered features like the Remove tool and allowing third-party AI models. A new beta adds Harmonize and Generative Upscale features. (🇺🇸)

• Barnstorm VFX, a visual effects company based in Los Angeles, California, has opened a new studio in Hyderabad, India, as part of a global expansion. (🇺🇸)
• Sony and Bandai Namco have formed a strategic alliance, with Sony acquiring a 2.5% stake in the company. The partnership aims to capitalize on Japanese intellectual property globally, particularly in anime. (🇯🇵)
• Disney Accelerator 2025 has selected four companies for its program: Animaj, DramaBox, Haddy, and LIMINAL Space, Inc. The program focuses on advancing creativity and technology for immersive experiences. (🇺🇸)
• Beacon Media and MovieVerse Studios have formed a partnership to create content from the Global South for a worldwide audience. The collaboration will produce a variety of content formats, including feature films and micro-series. (🇺🇸 and 🇮🇳)

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