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Welcome to the Latest Edition of Vitrina’s Global Entertainment Supply-Chain Digest!
A major $7B+ deal between Netflix and Sony dominated the week, underlining how valuable big studio films have become to streamers. At the same time, broadcasters pushed further into YouTube-first content, franchises expanded into new formats, and new studios came online to attract global productions.
Together, these moves point to an industry focused on owning strong IP and reaching audiences at scale.
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IP Deals
Hottest IP [Stories, Formats, Books, Games, Podcasts] to be turned into the next big blockbuster- Pampa Films has signed an exclusive first-look deal with director Noé Santillán-López to expand its operations in Mexico. Under this agreement, the company will produce three new ‘Projects’ in 2026, including the romantic comedy ‘Veinteañera: Divorciada y Fantástica 2’. This partnership aims to strengthen the studio’s presence in the Latin American market through high-quality local content. (🇦🇷)
- Netflix is set to launch a new adaptation of Polish author Maria DÄ…browska’s epic novel ‘Nights and Days’. The series, produced by Akson Studio, reimagines the classic saga for a global audience. Directed by Jan P. MatuszyÅ„ski, the project features a cast including Magdalena Celecka and Jakub GierszaÅ‚, bringing the historical drama to the streaming platform. (🇵🇱)
- Issa Rae has signed a three-year first-look film and TV deal with Paramount, moving her production powerhouse, Hoorae, from its previous home at WarnerMedia. The Insecure creator joins a growing roster of top-tier talent at the studio following its recent multibillion-dollar merger with Skydance. (🇺🇸)
- Sony Pictures Classics has acquired the worldwide rights to ‘The Scent of Burnt Flowers,’ a new feature film written and directed by Academy Award winner Tom McCarthy. Starring Yahya Abdul-Mateen II and Teyonah Parris, the project is a 1960s-set romantic thriller following a Black couple on the run in Brazil. The acquisition underscores the studio’s commitment to prestige, filmmaker-driven storytelling for theatrical release. (🇺🇸)
- Netflix has greenlit a series adaptation of Alice Feeney’s upcoming psychological thriller novel, My Husband’s Wife. This marks the second collaboration between the streamer and the author, following the development of His & Hers starring Tessa Thompson. Produced by Jessica Chastain’s Freckle Films and Endeavor Content, the project follows a woman who suspects her husband is leading a double life, only to discover her own secrets are being tracked. (🇺🇸)
Production + Seasonal Renewal
Sneak peak into recently announced production projects worldwide- ESPN has commissioned a six-part documentary series titled ‘Saban’, exploring the life and legendary career of former Alabama head coach Nick Saban. Produced by Words + Pictures, the series features exclusive interviews with Saban, his rivals, and former players. The project aims to provide a definitive look at the icon who won seven national championships and reshaped the landscape of modern college football. (🇺🇸)
- Argentine broadcaster Telefe is developing a second season of its hit 2014 telenovela Sres Papis, while Alpha TV in Greece and Cyprus has acquired the rights for a local adaptation. The scripted format, which follows the lives of four fathers who meet at their children’s kindergarten, has already been sold or adapted in over 25 territories. This expansion highlights the enduring global appeal of the story as Telefe continues to scale its international production and distribution reach. (🇦🇷)
- Netflix has renewed its hit Korean cooking competition series, Culinary Class Wars, for a third season following the massive global success of its sophomore run. The format, which pits “Black Spoon” underdog chefs against world-renowned “White Spoon” masters, will return with its signature high-stakes challenges and large-scale production. This renewal underscores Netflix’s strategy to double down on non-scripted Korean content as a key driver for international subscriber growth. (🇰🇷)
- Prime Video has greenlit Fallout Shelter, a 10-episode unscripted reality competition series inspired by the popular Fallout franchise. Produced by Studio Lambert (the team behind The Traitors and Squid Game: The Challenge), the show will drop a diverse group of contestants into an immersive, bomb-proof vault. “Dwellers” will face escalating challenges based on the S.P.E.C.I.A.L. attributes (Strength, Perception, Endurance, Charisma, Intelligence, Agility, and Luck) and navigate moral crossroads for a chance to win a massive cash prize. (🇺🇸)
- Anne Hathaway is set to star in and executive produce the limited series Fear Not for Paramount+, based on the upcoming psychological thriller novel by B.A. Paris. The project, developed under her Somewhere Pictures banner, follows a woman whose life unravels after she begins receiving anonymous messages that reveal her darkest secrets. The series marks a high-profile addition to the streamer’s scripted slate as part of its strategy to leverage A-list talent for premium content. (🇺🇸)
That’s a Wrap: Filming Is Complete!
Projects that have concluded filming are now moving into post-production- Filming has wrapped on the heartwarming drama ‘The Penguin Lessons’, starring Jonathan Pryce and Steve Coogan. Directed by Peter Cattaneo (The Full Monty), the film is based on Tom Michell’s memoir about a disillusioned teacher who finds purpose after rescuing a penguin in 1970s Argentina. Lionsgate has secured the UK and Irish distribution rights, marking a significant acquisition for their upcoming theatrical slate. (🇬🇧)
- Principal photography has wrapped in Sydney on the U.S. feature film ‘Eyes of Salt’, starring James Pratt and Hong Kong star Bernice Liu. The drama follows a New York playboy who returns to his estranged father’s coastal home carrying a secret that threatens their fragile relationship. Produced by Haley Lynch and Sasha Waseem, the project utilizes the iconic Bondi Beach as a key location to reflect themes of isolation and longing. Bounty Entertainment has secured distribution rights for the Australia and New Zealand territories. (🇦🇺)
- WWE Network and Peacock have renewed the culinary travelogue series ‘Everything on the Menu’ with Braun Strowman for a second season. Produced by WWE’s in-house content division, the show follows the professional wrestling star as he explores massive cheat meals and local food cultures across the United States. The renewal comes after the first season delivered strong engagement metrics among sports-entertainment fans, further expanding WWE’s slate of non-scripted lifestyle programming. (🇺🇸)
- Netflix has officially commenced production for the second season of Guy Ritchie’s crime series ‘The Gentlemen’ in the UK. Theo James and Kaya Scodelario return to lead the cast in the Miramax Television-produced project. The new installment continues the story of Eddie Horniman navigating the British aristocratic underworld and its illicit cannabis empires. (🇺🇸)
- Starz has officially concluded filming for the inaugural season of the prequel series ‘Outlander: Blood of My Blood’. Produced by Sony Pictures Television, the drama features Harriet Slater, Jamie Roy, Hermione Corfield, and Jeremy Irvine. The story explores the parallel love stories of Jamie Fraser’s and Claire Randall’s respective parents across different time periods. (🇺🇸)
Distribution Deals
Distributors securing worldwide content across different genres, languages and format types- The Georgian drama, Broken Voices, that has won the Grand Prix in the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival has been acquired for international sales by Salaud Morisset, marking a significant move for the boutique distributor known for its prestige festival slate. Directed by Nana Janelidze, this project highlights the growing international profile of Georgian cinema and continues the festival’s tradition of championing bold, East European storytelling. (🇨🇿)
- Fifth Season has secured global distribution rights (excluding Mainland China) for the new Mandarin-language adaptation of The Night Manager. Produced by The Ink Factory and 127 Wall Productions for Alibaba’s Youku, the 12-episode series represents a strategic push to monetize high-end Chinese-language IP for international audiences. Starring Eddie Peng and Sean Lau, the pan-Asian reimagining follows the success of previous versions on BBC/AMC and Disney+ Hotstar (JioHotstar), signaling a “franchise-first” distribution model that tailors John le Carré’s library for major regional markets. (🇬🇧/🇨🇳)
- Paris-based Madgic Distribution has acquired global TV sales rights for the CBeebies live-action sitcom ‘Football Fantastics’ from the production company Strike. The series follows six children at a weekend football club and features cameos from England stars Jill Scott, Alessia Russo, and Olly Watkins. The show debuted on the BBC’s preschool channel in the UK. (🇫🇷)
- Abramorama has acquired North American distribution rights for the racing feature ‘2Die4’ from filmmakers Salomão and André Abdala. The project, featuring Formula 1 driver Felipe Nasr, marks the first Brazilian film to receive an IMAX release. The immersive action thriller captures a real-time race through revolutionary sound design and proprietary technical innovation. (🇺🇸)
- German sales banner Pluto Film has boarded the international rights for Paul Negoescu’s ‘Atlas of the Universe’. Set to world premiere in the Berlinale Generation Kplus competition, the Romanian-Bulgarian co-production follows a ten-year-old boy’s journey across the countryside. The cast includes Matei Donciu and Johanna Mild, with the story exploring themes of courage and self-discovery. (🇩🇪)
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Acquisition Deals
Streamers & channels acquiring latest content across the world- International distributor Eccho Rights has secured new broadcast deals for Turkish drama ‘I Am Mother’ (Sandık Kokusu) with Record TV in Brazil, Telemicro, Venevision, and Canal 5. Produced by O3 Medya, the series stars Özge Özpirinçci and Demet Akbağ. The emotional narrative explores motherhood and resilience following a woman’s struggle to reclaim her missing son. (🇸🇪)
- Netflix and Sony Pictures Entertainment have signed a landmark global Pay-1 agreement, making Netflix the exclusive worldwide streaming home for Sony’s theatrical films. Expanding on their existing U.S. partnership, the multi-year deal includes upcoming blockbusters like Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse and The Legend of Zelda. The rollout begins in 2026, reinforcing Sony’s strategy to remain an independent content supplier while bolstering Netflix’s global film library. (🇺🇸)
- Netflix has acquired non-exclusive library rights for several Paramount Global titles, including ‘Mayor of Kingstown’, ‘SEAL Team’, and ‘Watson’. These series, starring Jeremy Renner, David Boreanaz, and Morris Chestnut respectively, were licensed from Paramount Global Content Distribution to broaden their reach. The deal allows Paramount+ to retain the projects while expanding to Netflix’s global audience. (🇺🇸)
- Warner Bros. Discovery (Max) and Globo have co-acquired the distribution rights for ‘The Last Animal’ (O Último Animal), a social thriller directed by Leonel Vieira. Starring Joaquim de Almeida, the film explores the dark intersections of the illegal “jogo do bicho” gambling syndicates and corporate corruption in Rio de Janeiro. Under the deal, the film will receive a theatrical window followed by a streaming premiere on Max and GloboPlay. This partnership highlights the ongoing collaboration between the two media giants to secure high-end, locally produced Ibero-American content for both linear and digital audiences. (🇧🇷/🇵🇹)
- Channel 4 has acquired the rights to ‘I Am Ruth’, a feature-length drama from Me+You Productions. The movie stars Kate Winslet alongside her real-life daughter, Mia Threapleton, portraying a mother and daughter navigating the pressures of social media. The film is part of the ‘I Am’ anthology series created by Dominic Savage and produced in association with 20th Digital Studio. (🇬🇧)
Partnerships / M&A
Cross-Border Collaborations, Joint Ventures, M&A and Partnerships!- Germany’s Rosebank AG has acquired a minority stake in digital content specialist ‘Drive Beta’. Founded by Johannes Middelbeck and Hannes Jakobsen, the Berlin-based studio produces digital-first formats for platforms like ‘ARD’ and ‘ZDF’. The investment from Rosebank aims to fuel the company’s expansion into branded entertainment and social media-driven intellectual property. (🇩🇪)
- Radial Entertainment and BondIt Media Capital have acquired exclusive worldwide digital distribution rights to the long-running reality series ‘Cheaters’ from Goldstein Pictures Corporation. The deal covers all territories and digital platforms in perpetuity for over 700 episodes. While the partners manage the digital franchise, Goldstein Pictures retains linear television rights and the underlying intellectual property. (🇺🇸)
- Abramorama and 2Die4 have partnered with Brazil’s O2 Play to release ‘The Brazil Imax Project’ globally. The documentary, featuring exclusive footage and directed by Fernando Meirelles, will be distributed across IMAX screens. Abramorama handles the worldwide theatrical rollout, while 2Die4 manages specialized marketing to bring this immersive cinematic experience to international audiences. (🇺🇸)
- Starzplay has secured a regional partnership with Bilibili to bring its animation library to the MENA region. The deal marks Bilibili’s first major licensing agreement in the territory, with Starzplay serving as the primary distributor for popular titles. This project aims to broaden the streaming platform’s anime offering for its growing Middle Eastern audience. (🇦🇪)
- Advanced Systems Group (ASG) has entered an exclusive partnership with Nu Studio to provide high-end post-production and cloud-based workflow solutions. ASG will serve as the primary integrator for ‘Nu Studio’, facilitating advanced media production environments. This collaboration aims to deliver scalable, state-of-the-art infrastructure for film and television creators across North America. (🇺🇸)
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Companies Making Headlines
Launch and Expansions of facilities, studios, services & technologies- Western Australia has officially opened ‘Perth Film Studios’, a state-of-the-art facility designed to attract major international blockbusters. Managed by operator Home Fire Creative Industries, the studio features four soundstages and extensive production offices. The project aims to bolster the local screen industry and provide a world-class production hub for global filmmakers and distributors. (🇦🇺)
- The BBC is set to produce bespoke original content specifically for YouTube for the first time. This strategic shift aims to reach younger audiences by creating tailored programming outside of traditional broadcast and ‘iPlayer’ platforms. The initiative involves internal production teams and external partners to develop unique formats that align with digital consumption trends. (🇬🇧)
- Deepgram has secured $130 million in Series C funding, reaching a $1.3 billion valuation. Led by AVP with participation from BlackRock and NVIDIA, the capital will expand its real-time voice AI infrastructure. The company also acquired OfOne to launch ‘Deepgram for Restaurants’, providing automated drive-thru ordering solutions using its ‘Aura-2’ and ‘Nova-3’ models. (🇺🇸)
- VoiceRun has raised $5.5 million in seed funding led by Flybridge Capital to scale its code-first voice agent platform. Founded by Nicholas Leonard and Derek Caneja, the startup provides a ‘Voice Agent Factory’ for developers to build sophisticated, programmable AI phone concierges. The platform focuses on high-quality enterprise automation, offering a flexible alternative to restrictive no-code tools. (🇺🇸)
- Secuoya Content Group has launched ‘True Light’, a new division specializing in professional lighting and technical services for the audiovisual industry. This project aims to provide comprehensive high-end equipment and expert support for film, television, and advertising productions. The company seeks to provide top-tier technical infrastructure for its international production partners and clients. (🇪🇸)
Featured New Specializations
Global innovations & breakthroughs in the Entertainment supply-chain- Tencent has open-sourced ‘HY-Motion 1.0’, an advanced AI motion generation model developed by its Hunyuan team. The tool creates high-quality 3D character animations from vague text prompts, bridging the gap between natural language and complex movement. It supports diverse animation styles and is designed to streamline workflows for game developers and digital content creators. (🇨🇳)
- OpenShot Studios has updated its open-source video editor, ‘OpenShot 3.3’, adding advanced animation tools and expanded audio support. The release features a new ‘Curves’ system for precise keyframe control and improved waveform rendering. These updates aim to provide professional-grade editing capabilities to creators using the free software across Windows, macOS, and Linux platforms. (🇺🇸)
- NVIDIA has launched ‘DLSS 4.5’, the latest iteration of its Deep Learning Super Sampling technology. This update introduces ‘AI Hyper-Resolution’, which utilizes new neural network models to improve image reconstruction and temporal stability in high-end gaming. The technology aims to provide higher frame rates and superior visual fidelity for users of GeForce RTX GPUs. (🇺🇸)
- Fujifilm’s ‘GFX ETERNA 55’ has been officially certified for the Filmed For IMAX program. The digital filmmaking camera features a large-format sensor capable of Open Gate capture, meeting IMAX’s high-quality motion imaging standards. This certification allows directors and cinematographers to utilize Fujifilm’s flagship technology to create immersive, large-scale cinematic experiences for global audiences. (🇺🇸)
- Eros Innovation has launched ‘AiVidya’, an educational platform designed to develop ethical AI talent for the creative sectors. Led by Ali Hussein, the initiative focuses on training creators in generative AI while ensuring responsible usage. The project aims to empower artists and filmmakers to integrate advanced technologies into their storytelling workflows without compromising intellectual property. (🇮🇳)
Localization & Post-Production
Latest updates in the world of content Localization & Post-Production- PTZOptics will showcase its latest ‘Hive’ and ‘Move 4K’ camera systems at ISE 2026, highlighting the future of intelligent video integration. The company, a leading hardware manufacturer, will demonstrate AI-driven auto-tracking and advanced NDI connectivity. These projects aim to simplify complex multi-camera setups for broadcast, education, and corporate production environments globally. (🇺🇸)
- Oscar winner Mark Sagar and Graphic India’s Sharad Devarajan have launched ‘Faible’, a new AI-driven storytelling studio. The venture utilizes advanced biological AI to create interactive characters and immersive narratives. ‘Faible’ aims to redefine fan engagement by allowing users to co-create and explore vast story worlds alongside creators through proprietary technology. (🇮🇳)
- Sync Audio has launched Fractiv, a new granular sampling instrument and effect plug-in designed to offer more precise, “playable” control over granular synthesis. Available for Mac, Windows, and Linux, the software features a KAOSS-style X/Y Grain Pad for real-time manipulation, grain-based modulation, and an integrated dynamic processor to manage the often-unpredictable levels of granular audio.(🇩🇪)
- Rask AI has expanded its global localization platform, debuting an integrated AI tool suite for 2026. The update features automated dubbing, voice cloning, and ‘Lip Sync’ technology across 130 languages. These modules allow businesses and creators to translate long-form video and audio content efficiently, maintaining vocal identity and visual alignment for international distribution. (🇺🇸)
- CAMB.AI has unveiled ‘MARS8’, the first family of ultra-realistic foundational AI models for speech-to-speech translation. The technology preserves original speaker emotions and nuances across 140+ languages. This launch provides enterprise-grade localization for film, sports, and media, enabling seamless global content distribution with high fidelity and emotional consistency. (🇦🇪)
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Animation, VFX & Virtual Production
Latest global updates in Animation, Visual Effects VFX & Virtual Production- Dimension 5 has released ‘D5 Render 3.0’, a major update to its real-time ray tracing software, alongside the new free ‘D5 Lite’ edition. Version 3.0 introduces a revamped user interface and improved rendering performance for architectural visualization. ‘D5 Lite’ offers core rendering capabilities for individual creators without the subscription costs of the Pro version. (🇨🇳)
- Lightmap has launched ‘HDR Light Studio 9’, introducing the ‘Lumi-Curve’ feature for creating freeform light sources. This update enables artists to design stylized glows and light trails for VFX and motion graphics. Additional updates in versions 9.2 and 9.3 include energy-conserving light scaling and a streamed viewport for VRED users to improve lighting workflows. (🇬🇧)
- Adobe has introduced AI-powered video editing tools for ‘Premiere Pro’ and major motion design upgrades for ‘After Effects’. The update features ‘Generative Extend’ to seamlessly add frames to clips and new ‘Text-to-Video’ capabilities. These advancements streamline professional workflows, allowing editors to expand footage and automate complex design tasks using ‘Adobe Firefly’ models. (🇺🇸)
- Y Breakfast Studio’ has launched its strategy-led virtual production services to streamline high-end content creation. The studio integrates real-time 3D environments with physical sets, offering brands and filmmakers cost-effective, immersive storytelling solutions. By focusing on pre-production strategy, the company aims to optimize creative workflows and reduce traditional on-location filming constraints for its global clients. (🇬🇧)
- Alibaba-backed Aishi Technology has launched a real-time, interactive AI video-generation tool on its ‘PixVerse’ platform. The new feature allows users to exercise direct control over character actions during the video creation process. This advancement aims to provide creators with higher precision and interactivity in generating high-quality digital content through artificial intelligence. (🇹🇼)
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