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Welcome to the Latest Edition of Vitrina’s Global Entertainment Supply-Chain Digest!
A 50-year broadcast era comes to an end as the Oscars move to YouTube, Netflix locks in a record-value Indian blockbuster years ahead of release, and global platforms double down on franchise control before the next wave of films and series arrive. This week also saw major consolidation plays, aggressive regional content investments, and anime and FAST strategies scaling with renewed intent.
Every headline below signals where momentum is building next.
IP Deals
Hottest IP [Stories, Formats, Books, Games, Podcasts] to be turned into the next big blockbuster- Avatar Entertainment has acquired the rights to the novel ‘Seville’ from author Paul A. Mendelson. The deal was negotiated between Avatar and the author’s representative, with plans to adapt the thriller into a feature film. This acquisition expands Avatar’s production slate as they begin development on the project for global theatrical and streaming distribution. (🇺🇸)
- Actor Saif Ali Khan has acquired the film rights for the novel ‘Black River’ from author Nilanjana Roy. The adaptation, which Khan describes as an emotional piece, will be produced under his banner, Black Knight Films. The story is a gritty noir thriller centered on a father’s quest for justice in a small town near Delhi. (🇮🇳)
- Liden Films has officially announced a television anime adaptation of Hitoshi Iwaaki’s historical manga ‘Historie’. The project follows the life of Eumenes, a real-life secretary and general to Alexander the Great. Known for detailed ancient Greek settings, the studio will produce the series, aiming to bring the long-running award-winning narrative to global animation audiences. (🇯🇵)
- Netflix has acquired the film rights to Emily Giffin’s bestselling novel ‘All We Ever Wanted’ from 3000 Pictures. The adaptation follows a Nashville family’s scandal involving their teenage children. Produced by 21 Laps and Hello Sunshine, the project is set to be written by Dana Fox, exploring themes of class, race, and family loyalty. (🇺🇸)
- Netflix has officially greenlit a series adaptation of Liz Moore’s bestselling mystery novel ‘The God of the Woods’. The project is being produced by Sony Pictures, with Moore and Liz Hannah serving as co-showrunners and executive producers. The 1970s-set thriller explores the disappearance of a wealthy teenager, with Netflix acting as the primary distributor for the global release. (🇺🇸)
Production + Seasonal Renewal
Sneak peak into recently announced production projects worldwide- SHORTS and Fumero Films have partnered to launch a slate of micro-dramas specifically for mobile platforms. The collaboration aims to produce bite-sized narrative content to meet the growing global demand for vertical-format storytelling. SHORTS will act as the primary distributor, leveraging Fumero Films’ creative expertise to target younger audiences across international digital markets. (🇺🇸)
- Netflix has renewed the romantic drama ‘Badly in Love’ for a second season following strong viewership for its debut.The series explores complex modern relationships and the upcoming season will see the return of the lead cast to continue the narrative. (🇺🇸)
- TV5 has unveiled its 2026 programming slate featuring a mix of original shows and returning favorites to strengthen its primetime lineup. The broadcaster is investing in diverse genres to capture broader demographics. This strategic rollout aims to increase local market share and features popular regional talent across various new flagship entertainment and news projects. (🇵🇭)
- Atresmedia Cine has announced a new production slate including ‘Torrente Presidente’ and ‘La Bola Negra’. The Spanish media giant is backing these high-profile film projects to bolster its domestic and international theatrical presence. Atresmedia will serve as the producer and distributor, focusing on commercial comedies and dramas featuring prominent local stars for 2026 releases. (🇪🇸)
- Kyoto Animation has confirmed the television anime adaptation of the popular manga ‘Ruri Dragon’. The studio will handle the production, bringing the slice-of-life fantasy story about a girl discovering her dragon heritage to the screen. The announcement follows the manga’s successful run, with Kyoto Animation set to lead the project’s creative development and distribution. (🇯🇵)
That’s a Wrap: Filming Is Complete!
Projects that have concluded filming are now moving into post-production- Starz has officially wrapped filming for the second season of ‘Outlander: Blood of My Blood’. The prequel series features returning cast members Harriet Slater, Jamie Roy, Hermione Corfield, and Jeremy Irvine. Produced by Sony Pictures Television, the project continues the origin stories of the Fraser and MacKenzie families, with Starz serving as the primary distributor. (🇺🇸)
- Director Meghna Gulzar has wrapped filming for ‘Daayra’, featuring lead actors Kareena Kapoor Khan and Ayushmann Khurrana. The film, produced by Junglee Pictures and her father Gulzar’s banner, is slated for a 2026 release. This collaborative project marks the first on-screen pairing of the lead stars and focuses on a high-stakes investigation drama. (🇮🇳)
- Showrunner Russell T Davies has confirmed that filming for ‘Doctor Who’ Season 15 (Series 2) has officially wrapped. The upcoming season features Ncuti Gatwa as the Fifteenth Doctor, joined by Millie Gibson and newcomer Varada Sethu as companions. Produced by Bad Wolf and BBC Studios, the series will be distributed by the BBC in the UK and Disney+ globally, with a premiere expected in 2025. (🇬🇧)
- Lucasfilm has wrapped filming for ‘Star Wars: Starfighter’ after director Shawn Levy implemented extensive third-act rewrites during production. The film stars Ryan Gosling, Matt Smith, and Amy Adams, and is set several years after ‘The Rise of Skywalker’. Produced by 21 Laps and Lucasfilm, Walt Disney Studios will serve as the primary distributor for its scheduled theatrical release on May 28, 2027. (🇺🇸)
- Production has wrapped on ’28 Years Later’, the first installment of a planned new trilogy. The film reunites director Danny Boyle, writer Alex Garland, and star Cillian Murphy, alongside new cast members Aaron Taylor-Johnson and Jodie Comer. Produced by DNA Films and Decibel Films, Sony Pictures will serve as the primary distributor for its theatrical release on June 20, 2025. (🇬🇧)
Distribution Deals
Distributors securing worldwide content across different genres, languages and format types- Passion Distribution has secured the exclusive global distribution rights for Twisted Sisters: Madness & Manslaughter, a gripping two-part true-crime documentary produced by Mentorn Media. The series, which explores the shocking 2008 case of Swedish twins Ursula and Sabina Eriksson, is set for an international launch at the Passion Showcase during the London Screenings in February 2026. (🇬🇧)
- Banijay Entertainment has acquired the international rights to the Finnish digital-first format All Star Hide & Seek from Rabbit Films. Originally a YouTube hit created by Roni Bäck, the series features influencers and celebrities playing high-stakes hide-and-seek in real-world locations and will now be adapted for global primetime and streaming audiences.
- Menemsha Films has acquired the North American distribution rights to Ethan Bloom, a documentary exploring the life and work of the influential Jewish-American artist. The deal was finalized following the film’s international festival run. Menemsha Films plans to serve as the primary distributor for a multi-platform release in 2026, targeting specialized art-house theaters and educational institutions across the United States and Canada. (🇺🇸)
- Altered Innocence has acquired the North American distribution rights to Hen, the latest feature from acclaimed Hungarian filmmaker György Pálfi (Taxidermia). The surreal, folk-horror-inflected drama follows a woman who discovers a strange egg in a rural setting, leading to an unsettling transformation. Altered Innocence will serve as the primary distributor, planning a theatrical and digital rollout for the film in late 2026. (🇺🇸)
- Zee Studios has acquired the Hindi distribution rights to Thalapathy Vijay’s final film, Jana Nayagan (titled Jan Neta in Hindi). Directed by H. Vinoth and produced by KVN Productions, the political action drama is set for a wide nationwide release on January 9, 2026. The deal ensures a full 8-week theatrical window in national chains, marking the most ambitious Hindi rollout for a Vijay-starrer to date. (🇮🇳)
Acquisition Deals
Streamers & channels acquiring latest content across the world- Konami Cross Media NY has inked a new licensing agreement with ITVX to bring all three seasons of Yu-Gi-Oh! Go Rush!! to audiences across the UK. The deal for the eighth series in the global franchise underscores the growing mainstream demand for high-quality anime and expands ITVX’s digital catalog with over 150 episodes of the “Rush Duel” focused series.
- The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has signed a multi-year deal with YouTube for the exclusive global broadcast rights to the ‘Oscars’, starting in 2029. The rights were bought from the Academy, ending a long-term partnership with ABC after the 2028 centennial ceremony. YouTube will serve as the primary distributor through 2033. (🇺🇸)
- Starz has acquired the exclusive U.S. rights to the South African action-thriller The Nowhere Man, produced by Motion Story in partnership with Naturi Naughton-Lewis’s Take Two Entertainment. The six-part series stars Bonko Khoza as a former mercenary whose attempt at a quiet life in Johannesburg is shattered when he intervenes in a violent home invasion.
- Peacock has acquired the domestic streaming rights to the complete Riddick film franchise, starring Vin Diesel. Starting January 1, 2026, the NBCUniversal platform will host the entire sci-fi library, including Pitch Black, The Chronicles of Riddick, and the 2013 sequel Riddick. The acquisition positions Peacock as the exclusive streaming home for the property as production continues on the upcoming fourth installment, Riddick: Furya. (🇺🇸)
- Netflix has reportedly acquired the all-language digital streaming rights for the upcoming film ‘AA22xA6’ from Sun Pictures for a record-breaking ₹600 crore. Directed by Atlee and starring Allu Arjun, Deepika Padukone, and Janhvi Kapoor, the high-budget sci-fi project marks a historic OTT deal for Indian cinema ahead of its planned 2027 theatrical release. (🇮🇳)
Partnerships / M&A
Cross-Border Collaborations, Joint Ventures, M&A and Partnerships!- Warner Bros. Discovery and Canal+ have signed a “milestone” multi-year agreement to expand the reach of HBO Max into Belgium and Austria. The deal also renews existing distribution for the streamer across Central and Eastern Europe, while ensuring continued access to 12 WBD channels, such as CNN International and Cartoon Network, for MultiChoice Group subscribers in Africa. (🇧🇪 🇦🇹)
- Japanese entertainment giant Toho has expanded its international footprint by establishing a European headquarters in London and acquiring UK-based distributor Anime Limited from Plaion Pictures. The deal brings the Glasgow-based company—and its footprint in the UK and France—fully under the Toho Global umbrella, positioning the Godzilla studio as a direct competitor to major anime players like Sony’s Crunchyroll in the European market.
- Spanish investment fund Culture CAP7 has acquired a majority stake in Madrid-based producer and distributor Onza Entertainment, marking the fund’s first major acquisition. The deal establishes Onza—the prodco behind hits like The Ministry of Time and Traffic Jam—as the foundation for a new Spanish audiovisual hub aimed at scaling local talent for the global market.
- Lionsgate has selected FreeWheel as its exclusive ad-serving partner for its 30 U.S. FAST channels, including ‘MovieSphere’ and ’50 Cent Action’. The deal grants FreeWheel exclusive control over advertising inventory, allowing buyers to access premium content via its SSP. This partnership aims to consolidate ad decision-making and maximize yield across Lionsgate’s extensive streaming portfolio. (🇺🇸)
- Ant & Dec have signed a new three-year exclusive deal with ITV, extending their partnership with the broadcaster through to the end of 2028. The agreement will see the duo reach a historic 30-year milestone at the network, and ensures the continued return of their flagship hits, including I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here!, Britain’s Got Talent, and Ant & Dec’s Saturday Night Takeaway. (🇬🇧)
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Companies Making Headlines
Launch and Expansions of facilities, studios, services & technologies- JioHotstar has pledged an investment of approximately $445 million (₹4,000 crore) over the next five years to aggressively expand its content presence in South India. The strategy includes a collaboration with the Tamil Nadu government to bolster the local creative economy and the launch of a dedicated slate featuring 25 new titles and 1,500 hours of fresh programming across Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Malayalam. (🇮🇳)
- Kids streamer NogginTV has relaunched as an ad-free service under new owner Hello Wonder, moving away from algorithmic feeds in favor of human-curated, host-led content. Aimed at Gen Alpha and tweens, the platform features over 1,500 hours of creator-led programming across interest-based channels designed to bridge the gap between digital entertainment and real-life pursuits.
- Keshet International and Australia’s Seven Network have expanded their partnership with the launch of a new FAST channel dedicated to the hit observational documentary series Trucking Hell. Now available on 7plus, this marks the second collaboration between the two companies following the successful debut of the Swell channel earlier this year.
- Seven West Media shareholders have overwhelmingly approved a $385 million merger with Southern Cross Media, clearing the path to create a national media powerhouse across Australia. The deal unites the Seven television network with 104 radio stations, with the combined entity set to begin operations on January 7, 2026.
- Bitmovin and ThinkAnalytics have formed a strategic partnership to integrate Bitmovin’s ‘AI Scene Analysis’ into the ‘ThinkMediaAI’ platform. The collaboration enables streaming providers to transform raw video into structured metadata for smarter recommendations and personalized viewer experiences. This integration also supports automated vertical clipping and intelligent ad placement to maximize content monetization. (🇺🇸/🇬🇧/🇦🇹)
Featured New Specializations
Global innovations & breakthroughs in the Entertainment supply-chain- The Pixel Farm has released its 2025 updates for ‘PFTrack’, its 3D camera tracking software. The release features a rebuilt lens distortion toolset, updated user interfaces for tracking nodes, and a ‘Localized’ motion prediction algorithm. Additionally, the update integrates Matchmove Machine’s ‘CamDB’ database, allowing users to access external libraries of camera sensor data. (🇬🇧)
- Atomos has released firmware updates for ‘Ninja TX’ and ‘Ninja TX Pro’, enabling ProRes RAW recording and camera control for the Canon ‘EOS R6 Mark III’. This collaboration between Atomos and Canon allows users to capture high-quality video and manage settings directly from the monitor, streamlining professional production workflows for filmmakers. (🇦🇺)
- Alibaba Cloud has released ‘Qwen-Image-Layered’, an AI model that decomposes images into distinct, editable layers. This technology enables precise manipulation of specific elements within an image without affecting the background or other components. Developed by the Alibaba Group, the tool represents a significant advancement in granular control for AI-driven image editing and graphic design. (🇨🇳)
- Adobe has integrated prompt-based video editing into ‘Firefly’, allowing users to generate and edit video content using text instructions. This update enables the creation of B-roll and atmospheric clips directly within ‘Premiere Pro’, streamlining the post-production process for editors and motion graphics artists by automating complex visual tasks through generative AI models. (🇺🇸)
- Tencent has released ‘Tencent-HY-Motion 1.0’, a billion-parameter text-to-motion model utilizing Diffusion Transformer architecture. The model enables high-quality 3D human motion generation from textual prompts, supporting complex movements and long-duration sequences. This technology provides game developers and animators with a scalable tool for creating realistic character animations through advanced flow-matching techniques. (🇨🇳)
Localization & Post-Production
Latest updates in the world of content Localization & Post-Production- Science-D-Visions has released 3DEqualizer4 R8.1, the latest update for its high-end 3D tracking software. Key features include a new ‘Surface’ node for projecting points onto 3D geometry and a ‘Distortion’ node for improved lens calibration. These tools streamline camera tracking and matchmoving workflows for visual effects artists in film and television production. (🇩🇪)
- Meltytech has released Shotcut 25.12, a significant update to its open-source video editor. This version introduces ‘Elastic Markers’ for time-stretching, a ‘Waveform’ visualization for audio filters, and improved ‘Multi-threading’ for faster exports. The update focuses on refining professional editing workflows and performance stability for users on Linux, Windows, and macOS platforms. (🇺🇸)
- HitPaw has launched ‘FotorPea’ V5.2.0, a significant update to its AI-powered photo editing software. The new version introduces an ‘AI Image Generator’ for text-to-image creation and an ‘AI Portrait’ feature for professional headshots. These tools aim to streamline creative workflows by providing automated, high-quality image enhancement and generation capabilities for global users. (🇭🇰)
- Digiarty Software has launched ‘Aiarty Video Enhancer’ and updated ‘Aiarty Image Enhancer’ to improve low-quality footage and images. The 2025 releases feature ‘More-than-4K’ upscaling, deblurring, and denoising capabilities. These tools utilize advanced deep learning to restore details and generate high-quality visuals, catering to professional photographers and video creators seeking high-resolution media outputs. (🇨🇳)
- Selects has launched a new platform establishing a baseline for AI-assisted long-form video automation. The tool utilizes advanced algorithms to streamline the editing process, allowing creators to efficiently transform raw footage into structured narratives. This technology aims to optimize production timelines for digital media companies and independent content creators globally. (🇺🇸)
Animation, VFX & Virtual Production
Latest global updates in Animation, Visual Effects VFX & Virtual Production- Toonz Media Group, EiPi Media, and Pran’s Features have partnered to launch ‘Chacha Chaudhary’ into the AI space. Through the ‘Chacha Chaudhary AI’ initiative, the iconic character created by Pran Kumar Sharma will be adapted into innovative digital formats, including AI-driven conversational bots and interactive storytelling, modernizing the heritage IP for global audiences. (🇮🇳)
- NeoLemon has launched an ‘AI Cartoon Generator’ designed to maintain character consistency across multiple scenes. The tool allows creators to generate stable visual identities for digital storytelling and branding without manual redesigns. By ensuring character persistence, the platform streamlines the creative process for animators and illustrators producing long-form narrative content or social media series. (🇺🇸)
- Masterpiece X has launched ‘WorldEngen’, an AI copilot specifically engineered for professional 3D production workflows. The tool integrates directly into existing software to assist artists in generating and refining 3D assets through natural language. This collaboration provides a streamlined solution for creators to accelerate character and environment modeling within established industry pipelines. (🇨🇦)
- Luma AI has unveiled ‘Ray3 Modify’, a next-generation workflow model designed for advanced video editing. The tool allows users to make precise adjustments to existing video content using generative AI, maintaining consistency across frames. This update provides professional creators with granular control over lighting, textures, and object modifications within complex cinematic sequences. (🇺🇸)
- Braindance has launched a VR experience utilizing ‘Volumetric Gaussian Splatting’ technology to create photorealistic digital environments. The platform allows users to explore high-fidelity 3D spaces with unprecedented detail and performance. This innovation provides creators with new tools for immersive storytelling and virtual production, moving beyond traditional mesh-based rendering techniques for more realistic virtual reality. (🇺🇸)
Press Release
Major Capital Investments in Film & Television Production- The Walt Disney Company has entered a $1 billion partnership with OpenAI, becoming a primary content licensing partner for the ‘Sora’ video platform. Under the deal, OpenAI secures rights to use over 200 Disney, Marvel, and Pixar characters for fan-inspired content. Disney will also integrate ChatGPT across its workforce to develop internal tools and digital experiences. (🇺🇸)
- Netflix has finalized a $25 billion financing package to support its proposed acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery’s (WBD) studio and streaming operations. The funding, led by Wells Fargo with BNP Paribas and HSBC, is part of a larger $82.7 billion deal to acquire Warner Bros. Pictures, DC Studios, and HBO/Max. Netflix plans to integrate these high-value assets after WBD separates its linear networks. The transaction is subject to regulatory approval and is expected to close within 12 to 18 months. (🇺🇸)
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