Nexstar-Tegna $6.2B Deal, Netflix Docu Renewed, WBD Invests in Thriller, Sheridan’s Mega Studio, BBC Studios’ New Label, Barunson Launches at TIFF

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Welcome to the Latest Edition of Vitrina’s Global Entertainment Supply-Chain Digest!
This edition brings you the biggest updates reshaping the entertainment world—from major Film and TV development deals to new productions, partnership deals, licensing arrangements, major acquisitions, tax credits and other activities. 

From Netflix’s new IP bets to Apple TV+ reviving iconic titles, this edition maps the power plays shaping the entertainment supply chain. And this time, we’re not just listing deals — we’re showing you how each headline is a lead, a signal, or an opportunity.

IP Deals

Hottest IP [Stories, Formats, Books, Games, Podcasts] to be turned into the next big blockbuster
  • OGM Pictures will produce the first scripted Turkish adaptation of Fremantle’s hit drama, My Brilliant Friend. The series, based on Elena Ferrante’s novels, will begin production later this year. (🇹🇷)
  • Dutch quiz show The Floor, created by Talpa Studios and distributed by Keshet International, has been commissioned by ITV in a major deal. The British adaptation, produced by South Shore Productions, marks the format’s 25th territory sale. (🇬🇧)
  • New Line Cinema is developing a prequel to its horror film Weapons, with a focus on the character Gladys. The project may reunite cast members including Josh Brolin, Julia Garner, and Amy Madigan, with Zach Cregger in talks to return. (🇺🇸)
  • Searchlight Pictures has acquired Incidents, a psychological thriller spec script by William Gillies, following a competitive bidding war. The story centers on a woman who, after escaping a kidnapping attempt, seeks to find her abductor and their motive. (🇺🇸)
  • NBCUniversal acquired all rights to Robert Ludlum’s Jason Bourne and Treadstone series, ensuring the franchise’s future. The deal allows for new films, potentially starring Matt Damon, and other projects across the company’s platforms. (🇺🇸)

Production + Seasonal Renewal

Sneak peak into recently announced production projects worldwide

That’s a Wrap: Filming Is Complete!

Projects that have concluded filming are now moving into post-production

Distribution Deals

Distributors securing worldwide content across different genres, languages and format types

Acquisition Deals

Streamers & channels acquiring latest content across the world
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Global Entertainment Leaders Speak

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Partnerships / M&A

Cross-Border Collaborations, Joint Ventures, M&A and Partnerships!
  • Nexstar Media Group is set to acquire rival broadcast company Tegna in a $6.2 billion deal. The acquisition will see Nexstar pay $22 per share for all of Tegna’s outstanding stock, with the combined company owning 265 television stations. (🇺🇸)
  • Platinum Equity has signed an agreement to acquire Anuvu, a leading provider of satellite-based connectivity. The acquisition aims to expand their portfolio in the satellite and connectivity sector. (🇺🇸)
  • NEP Group, a US-based provider of outsourced production services, has acquired virtual production companies Lux Machina, Halon Entertainment, and Prysm Collective. The new division will be named NEP Virtual Studios. (🇺🇸)
  • Dexter Studios, a South Korean company, has become the first in its country to provide in-camera visual effects for a Hollywood project. The studio collaborated with Amazon’s MGM Studios on the original series “Butterfly,” utilizing their virtual production technology for dynamic action scenes. (🇰🇷)
  • Belgian video technology company EVS has acquired US-based media production robotics specialist, Telemetrics Inc. This strategic move expands EVS’s portfolio and aims to integrate robotics solutions for improved automation, creating new revenue opportunities. (🇺🇸 🇧🇪)

Companies Making Headlines

Launch and Expansions of facilities, studios, services & technologies

Featured New Specializations

Global innovations & breakthroughs in the Entertainment supply-chain
  • Unity has launched Unity 6.2, introducing Unity AI, a new suite of tools with generative AI features for creating game code and art assets. The release also changes to a credit-based pricing system. (🇺🇸)
  • Google has launched its new AI tool, MusicLM, which generates music from text descriptions. The model can create a wide range of musical styles and genres, aiming to help both professional musicians and amateurs with their creative processes. (🇺🇸)
  • Marmoset has released Toolbag 5.02, an update featuring new texturing and painting tools, low-to-low baking, and ray-traced fog. The update also includes a new hotkey editor for user customization. (🇺🇸)
  • Adobe has launched Substance 3D Reviewer, a new free asset review tool, developed in partnership with Meta. The platform is designed for conducting shared online reviews of 3D models and includes support for VR, allowing multiple users to collaborate in a shared virtual space. (🇺🇸)
  • UVPackmaster, a software company from Poland, has released version 3.4 of its UV packing tool for Blender. The update introduces an “Auto Repacking system” for one-click packing of multiple meshes and support for consistent texel density. (🇵🇱)

Localization & Post-Production

Latest updates in the world of content Localization & Post-Production
  • NVIDIA has unveiled two new compact GPUs, the RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF and RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell. These cards, designed for engineering and content creation, feature a small form factor, lower power consumption, and improved performance over previous generations. (🇺🇸)
  • Lightcraft has launched Spark, a new production platform, aimed at unifying team talents and overcoming filmmaking obstacles. The platform is composed of four parts: Spark Shot, Spark Live, Spark Atlas, and Spark Forge. (🇺🇸)
  • Wondercraft has introduced a new AI tool to speed up audio ad production. The platform allows users to create studio-quality ads by controlling the emotion, accent, and language of AI voices and by mixing in music and sound effects. (🇬🇧)
  • FilmLight is set to showcase its latest developments at IBC 2025, including the integrated workflow solution Nara 2 and the color grading system Baselight 7.0. The updates feature improvements to keyframing and caching, along with new ML-related features. (🇬🇧)
  • ElevenLabs Studio has launched a new feature that uses AI algorithms to generate unique, context-aware soundtracks for video content. The tool analyzes the video to create music that matches the mood, pacing, and scene, aiming to streamline post-production for creators and marketers. (🇺🇸)
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Animation, VFX & Virtual Production

Latest global updates in Animation, Visual Effects VFX & Virtual Production
  • Zibra AI’s ZibraVDB, a volumetric compression technology for Houdini and Unreal Engine, is now available for free to indie artists and smaller studios. The technology can compress smoke and fire VDB files for real-time playback. (🇺🇦)
  • Nanlite has released its new Wand, a lightweight, full-color LED light for filmmakers and creators. The device features a Nebula C4 Light Engine, 36,000 color options, and can be powered by NP-F batteries or a PD charger. (🇨🇳)
  • The TWIN Group, a new independent collective of visual experts founded by former DNEG executives Christopher Jaques and Theo Facey, has been launched to specialize in high-end digital character creation for film, games, and other platforms. The company provides creative, technology, and advisory support through its three branches: TWIN Creative, TWIN Technology, and TWIN Consulting. (🇬🇧)
  • Tencent Games has unveiled VISVISE, an AI creation suite designed to streamline game art production. The tool, showcased at Gamescom 2025, significantly reduces the time for tasks like character animation and modeling from days to minutes. (🇨🇳)
  • Ankama, the French multimedia company, acquired a majority stake in Andarta Pictures. The deal brings the animation studio out of receivership and allows the two companies to co-develop new transmedia projects, starting with Ewilan’s Quest. (🇫🇷)

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