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• Alpha TV (Greece) acquired the scripted format rights for ‘Mother’ from international sales house Nippon TV (Japan). The highly adapted Japanese drama will be remade in Greece as ‘Na me les mama’ by Filmiki, marking the format’s 11th international adaptation. (🇬🇷)
• Abundantia Entertainment (India) acquired the exclusive rights to adapt former UN diplomat Lakshmi Puri’s acclaimed debut novel, ‘Swallowing the Sun’, into a premium digital series. The story is a coming-of-age saga set against India’s struggle for independence. (🇮🇳)
• Netflix acquired the film adaptation rights for Mitch Albom’s novel ‘The Magic Strings of Frankie Presto’, starring and directed by Paul Weitz. The drama, based on Albom’s story of a musician who affects lives, will be produced by Weitz and Andrew Miano. (🇺🇸)
• Temple Hill Entertainment (USA) renewed its multiyear first-look deal with Alloy Entertainment to jointly acquire and adapt a new slate of young adult and genre books for film and TV. The collaboration aims to capitalize on both companies’ expertise in book-to-screen franchises like Twilight and Pretty Little Liars. (🇺🇸)
• Amazon MGM Studios secured Alex Convery, the screenwriter of Air, to adapt the non-fiction book ‘The Tiger Slam’ by Kevin Cook. The film, which chronicles Tiger Woods’ winning streak, has Reinaldo Marcus Green attached as director. (🇺🇸)

• Netflix’s Italian comedy series ‘Real Men’ commenced filming its second season. The series, which stars Maurizio Lastrico and Matteo Martari, focuses on four friends confronting gender equality in hilariously unexpected situations. (🇮🇹)
• Maya Unger has been announced as the new investigator for the popular Austrian crime drama series ‘Steirerkrimis’, where she joins veteran actor Hary Prinz. The actress, known for ‘Kafka’ and ‘Crooks’, will debut in the next installment of the long-running series. (🇦🇹)
• Palme d’Or winner Hirokazu Kore-eda has commenced filming his new sci-fi feature, ‘Sheep In The Box’, in Japan. The film, produced by Fuji Television Network, Gaga, Toho, and Aoi Pro, stars Ayase Haruka and comedian Daigo in his first leading role. (🇯🇵)
• MBC has started production on the new Korean action drama ‘Judge Han-Young Lee’ (working title), set for broadcast in 2026. The series, written by Yoon Hyun-ho and directed by Kim Jin-min, is set in the fictional, corrupt city of Kisung. (🇰🇷)
• ABC Australia, Screen Australia, and VicScreen greenlit a second season of the animated series ‘Do Not Watch This Show’. The Lee Bones Production series, based on Andy Lee’s children’s book, broke ABC iView records during its first season. (🇦🇺)

• Netflix drama ‘Sweet Magnolias’ wrapped filming on its fifth season. The main cast, including JoAnna Garcia Swisher, Brooke Elliott, and Heather Headley, shared emotional farewells as the series moves into post-production for an expected 2026 release. (🇺🇸)
• Marvel Studios’ ‘Avengers: Doomsday’, directed by the Russo Brothers, wrapped principal photography after a five-month shoot and moved into post-production ahead of its December 2026 release. The ensemble cast, featuring Robert Downey Jr. as Doctor Doom, Chris Hemsworth, and Pedro Pascal, will return for additional photography next year. (🇺🇸)
• Netflix’s fantasy series ‘The Witcher’ has wrapped filming on its fifth and final season at Longcross Studios. The cast, including Liam Hemsworth (Geralt of Rivia), Freya Allan (Ciri), and Anya Chalotra (Yennefer), concluded the shoot, with the series finale expected to stream in 2026. (🇺🇸)
• Indie short drama ‘The Curator’, exploring joy and grief, officially wrapped filming across Brisbane and surrounding areas. The film was directed and co-stars Liv Bosshard alongside James Carson, with cinematography by Beau Selwood (Elvis, Mortal Kombat). (🇦🇺)
• Mohan G Kshatriyan’s historical action drama ‘Draupathi 2’ wrapped up filming its shooting schedule, including locations in Mumbai and Ariyallur. The Tamil-Telugu bilingual film, starring Richard Rishi and Rakshana Indusudan, is produced by Chola Shakkaravarthi’s Netaji Productions. (🇮🇳)

• The sci-fi feature ‘Sheep In The Box’, directed by Hirokazu Kore-eda, secured distribution deals. Gaga (Japan) will handle sales for Asia and North America, while Goodfellas (France) will oversee sales for Europe, the Middle East, CIS, Oceania, Latin America, and Africa. (🇯🇵)
• Blue Ant Media unveiled its largest ever MIPCOM slate, acquiring distribution rights for the docuseries ‘Taylor’ from producer Sandpaper Films. The documentary, which explores the rise of music artist Taylor Swift, will premiere on Channel 4 (🇬🇧 🇨🇦)
• Les Films du Losange (🇫🇷) has sold distribution rights of Bi Gan’s fantasy film ‘Resurrection’ to multiple territories ahead of its Busan bow. Key buyers include Trinity CineAsia (🇬🇧 🇮🇪), Rialto (🇦🇺 🇳🇿), Reallylikefilms (🇯🇵), and Fenix (🇧🇷). The film stars Jackson Yee and Shu Qi. (🇫🇷)
• Altitude acquired UK/Ireland distribution rights to Kaouther Ben Hania’s Grand Jury Prize-winning film ‘The Voice of Hind Rajab’. The drama, based on the true story of a trapped Palestinian girl, stars Amer Hlehel and Clara Khoury, and is set for a Jan 2026 release. (🇬🇧)
• Row K Entertainment acquired the US distribution rights for the action thriller reboot ‘Cliffhanger’ from its producers, marking the company’s third deal out of TIFF. The film, starring Pierce Brosnan and Lily James, is currently in post-production and slated for a wide theatrical release in 2026. (🇺🇸)

• Oble Studios (🇳🇴) has secured sales for the drama series ‘NEPOBABY’, created by Henriette Steenstrup. Rights were acquired by CBC for CBC Gem (🇨🇦) and SBS (🇦🇺). Nordisk Film handles the Nordic distribution rights for the series. (🇳🇴)
• Peacock (🇺🇸) acquired the unscripted paranormal comedy ‘Ghosting with Luke Hutchie and Matthew Finlan’ for US distribution, which will stream in October. The 16-episode series was sold by Blue Ant Studios (🇨🇦), which produced the show in association with Luke Hutchie Productions. (🇺🇸)
• Delta Air Lines launched a multi-year partnership with YouTube to integrate a selection of ad-free YouTube videos, podcasts, and music playlists into its in-flight entertainment system and via Wi-Fi. The move expands Delta’s content offerings and includes an exclusive free preview of YouTube Premium for SkyMiles members.
• Nova (🇪🇸) acquired the Turkish drama ‘I Am Mother’ for broadcast in Spain, securing the rights from international distributor Eccho Rights. The O3 Medya-produced series, which stars Özge Özpirinçci, focuses on a resilient mother rebuilding her life after trauma. (🇪🇸)
• Newen Studios (🇫🇷) and its subsidiary Newen Connect have expanded their distribution model by signing a new three-year sales pact with The Yellow Affair. The deal creates a new international sales label, ‘The Yellow Affair by Newen Connect’, focusing on arthouse films from Newen Studios’ international production labels. (🇫🇷)

• Mocha Chai Laboratories (MCL) and Empire of Arkadia (EOA) (🇸🇬) have commenced filming the six-episode drama ‘Lost and Found’ in Tokyo. The adventure series, a co-production with NHK (🇯🇵) and TV Man Union, stars Anna Yamada and Shawn Thia and will air on NHK and Mediacorp.
• Dandelion Studios (🇸🇬) and Juice (🇵🇱) formed a strategic alliance in Singapore to deliver high-end CGI and VFX. The alliance, ‘Dandelion Studios × Juice’, combines Dandelion’s local production setup with Juice’s expertise in CG, 3D animation, and AI-powered workflows.
• Belfast Harbour Studios engaged The MBS Group, the world’s largest studio operator, to manage its production complex. The partnership leverages MBS Group’s global network of over 650 soundstages to boost the profile and operations of the 107,000 sq ft facility in Northern Ireland. (🇬🇧)
• Zero Density and Reson8 Media forged a strategic partnership at IBC2025 to transform virtual production across the MENAT region. The companies will combine Zero Density’s real-time graphics with Reson8’s AI-driven solutions to deliver tailored virtual studio and on-air graphics services to broadcasters. (🇳🇱)
• Finnish production companies Whatevergroup and Mutant Koala Pictures merged to form ‘Whatever Pictures’, a new scripted studio based in Oulu. The new entity combines their expertise to develop original thrillers, dramas, and documentaries with global ambitions. (🇫🇮)

• Ukraine’s Ministry of Digital Transformation announced a partnership with ElevenLabs, a global leader in AI voice technologies, to integrate voice support into government services. This collaboration will debut with a digital twin of Minister Mykhailo Fedorov and expand to the ‘Diia’ portal. (🇺🇸)
• Iyuno expanded its São Paulo facility, which now features a new Dolby Atmos mixing room and eight recording rooms across 1,355 square meters. This investment strengthens the company’s premium dubbing services and creative support for the Americas. (🇺🇸)
• Telemundo Studios is expanding its production of alternative and mobile-first content, creating short-form vertical video formats for younger Spanish-language audiences. The new slate launches with the co-produced 25-episode vertical biblical series, María, Mother of God. (🇺🇸)
• Australian independent animation studio Like A Photon Creative is opening a new office in Dublin, Ireland, to establish a 24-hour global operation. This expansion will strengthen international collaborations and tap into Ireland’s animation talent pool, with their first project servicing the Bluey movie. (🇦🇺)
• Thema accelerated its regional growth in Asia with multiple deals, including launching 15 FAST channels in India via JIO, expanding ducktv to inflight systems and Taiwanese platforms, and syndicating Globo’s scripted titles to Mongolia, diversifying distribution across the region. (🇮🇳 🇹🇼 🇫🇷)

• Ukraine’s Ministry of Digital Transformation announced a partnership with ElevenLabs, a global leader in AI voice technologies, to integrate voice support into government services. This collaboration will debut with a digital twin of Minister Mykhailo Fedorov and expand to the ‘Diia’ portal. (🇺🇸)
• Iyuno expanded its São Paulo facility, which now features a new Dolby Atmos mixing room and eight recording rooms across 1,355 square meters. This investment strengthens the company’s premium dubbing services and creative support for the Americas. (🇺🇸)
• Telemundo Studios is expanding its production of alternative and mobile-first content, creating short-form vertical video formats for younger Spanish-language audiences. The new slate launches with the co-produced 25-episode vertical biblical series, María, Mother of God. (🇺🇸)
• Australian independent animation studio Like A Photon Creative is opening a new office in Dublin, Ireland, to establish a 24-hour global operation. This expansion will strengthen international collaborations and tap into Ireland’s animation talent pool, with their first project servicing the Bluey movie. (🇦🇺)
• Thema accelerated its regional growth in Asia with multiple deals, including launching 15 FAST channels in India via JIO, expanding ducktv to inflight systems and Taiwanese platforms, and syndicating Globo’s scripted titles to Mongolia, diversifying distribution across the region. (🇮🇳 🇹🇼 🇫🇷)

• SideFX released the major update for its 3D software, ‘Houdini 21’, featuring over 360 production-ready updates. Key additions include the KineFX Autorig Builder, the GPU-accelerated OTiS muscle solver, and AI-based Neural Point Surface for meshing point clouds. (🇨🇦)
• Dalet unveiled ‘Dalia’, an Agentic AI solution that unifies the entire Dalet media ecosystem under a natural language conversational interface. Dalia introduces media-aware AI agents to streamline complex workflows, including ingest, production, and distribution across the platform’s portfolio. (🇫🇷)
• BiteTheBytes released ‘World Creator 2025.1’, a major update to their GPU-based terrain generation software. Key features include a new Biome system for painting ecosystems onto terrain and the ability to import and scatter custom 3D assets, including Megascans. (🇩🇪)
• Pixar unveiled ‘RenderMan 27’, calling it their most significant release in over a decade. The update makes the hybrid CPU/GPU render engine, RenderMan XPU, ready for final-frame rendering, adding support for deep compositing, mattes, holdouts, and multi-GPU rendering. (🇺🇸)
• TVU Networks (🇺🇸) and Tencent Cloud (🇨🇳) announced a strategic cooperation to launch an integrated cloud-based media production solution. The platform combines TVU’s proven media technology with Tencent Cloud’s infrastructure for mission-critical workflows for global media organizations.

• Microsoft unveiled two new in-house AI models: the voice generation model ‘MAI-Voice-1’ and the text-based agent model ‘MAI-1-preview’. ‘MAI-Voice-1’ is highly expressive, capable of generating a minute of audio in under a second, and is already integrated into Copilot features. (🇺🇸)
• Hyperfusion and Camb.ai launched a sovereign, multilingual Voice AI and Agent platform for the MENA region. The platform deploys Camb.ai’s ‘MARS7’ text-to-speech technology on Hyperfusion’s sovereign AI cloud for real-time translation and voice agents across 100+ languages. (🇦🇪)
• NVIDIA made its AI facial animation tool, ‘Audio2Face’, open source, releasing the models, SDK, and training framework. The technology generates realistic facial expressions and lip-sync for 3D avatars directly from audio input, accelerating character creation for developers in gaming and applications. (🇺🇸)
• Publicis Groupe India launched a new AI-powered content studio to produce personalized, localized content at speed and scale for brands. The facility integrates creative teams, CGI, and generative AI tools to create culturally relevant content for clients globally. (🇫🇷)
• Cloudinary unveiled new AI tools to ensure image authenticity and streamline production at scale. The company now supports C2PA (Coalition for Content Provenance and Authenticity) to certify content lineage and introduced Refiners tools to automate and refine AI-edited images for production workflows. (🇺🇸)

• Luma AI’s ‘Ray3’ video model is now available in Adobe’s Firefly, offering creators the world’s first generative video with native 16-bit High Dynamic Range (HDR) support. The model, built with reasoning capabilities, is designed to deliver professional, cinematic-grade footage for production pipelines. (🇺🇸)
• Kling AI, from Kuaishou Technology, launched the ‘2.5 Turbo Video Model’, which it claims significantly improves performance in dynamic scenes and prompt adherence. The new AI model is now available at a reduced cost to empower content creators globally. (🇨🇳)
• Croatian production company Antitalent will open the country’s first virtual production facility in Zagreb in November 2025. The studio will feature a virtual volume powered by ROE Visual’s ‘Ruby 2.6’ LED panels and Megapixel’s ‘Helios’ processing platform for cinematic and broadcast projects. (🇭🇷)
• Pedralonga Estudios launched ‘Coruña Estudio Inmersivo’ (CEI), describing it as Spain’s best-equipped virtual soundstage and a European leader for immersive shoots. The facility, co-financed by the Provincial Council of A Coruña, features a 750 m² virtual stage with a 28×6 metre LED wall. (🇪🇸)
• Alibaba unveiled ‘WAN 2.5’, a new multimodal AI model for text and image-to-video generation. The model’s key breakthrough is generating 10-second, 1080p videos with native, synchronized audio, including realistic lip-sync and multilingual support, positioning it as a major industry competitor. (🇨🇳)

• NEP Group acquired Seven Production, a Dubai-based film and broadcasting independent production company. The acquisition strengthens the US-headquartered NEP’s presence in the GCC region, creating one of the largest media technology companies in the Middle East and Asia. (🇺🇸)
• Sky and Legal & General secured government approval for the £400 million expansion of ‘Sky Studios Elstree’. The ‘Sky Studios Elstree North’ project will add 10 new stages for a total of 22, aiming to attract £2 billion in production investment and create over 2,000 jobs. (🇬🇧)

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