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Join us in this week’s edition of the Entertainment Supply Chain Digest. From groundbreaking collaborations like the All3Media – TBS partnership to the thrilling Nordic slate from Netflix. Explore Prime Video’s eagerly anticipated lineup for India, alongside Disney+ EMEA original productions. Plus, uncover cutting-edge tools such as Adobe GenAI Dubbing Tool and NVIDIA streaming advancements to Apple Vision Pro. Stay ahead of the curve with our exclusive insights into what’s shaking up the entertainment world!
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IP Deals
Hottest IP [Stories, Formats, Books, Games, Podcasts] to be turned into the next big blockbuster- Warner Bros. Discovery’s streaming service Max revealed its slate at the Series Mania Festival, including “Malditos” (W/T) and an adaptation of “Living with Our Deads.” “Malditos,” an action-packed crime thriller, centers on a Gypsy community leader and her sons fighting eviction by rising waters in Southern France. Created by Jean Charles Hue and Olivier Prieur, the series is produced by White Lion Films.
- All3Media International and Japanese broadcaster TBS announce a formats development partnership, with “Lovers or Liars?” as the first project. The show, developed by North One Productions, features a celebrity panel guessing the real married couple among strangers. It premieres on TBS, with All3Media handling distribution. (🇬🇧 🇯🇵)
- Anonymous Content Brazil, in partnership with RT Features and Anonymous Content, begins production on its debut scripted project, adapting Raphael Montes’ “Perfect Days” for Globo Brazil’s Globoplay. (🇧🇷)
- Chernin Entertainment and King Features are teaming up to develop a live-action adaptation of the iconic comic character Popeye. Michael Caleo is set to write the script.
- The scripted comedy format “Cammo” secures option deals in five territories, including France, Germany, Spain, Netherlands and Belgium. Banijay Studios France and Studio Hamburg Serienwerft are among the production companies acquiring remake rights.(🇫🇷 🇩🇪 🇪🇸 🇳🇱🇧🇪)
Production + Seasonal Renewals
Sneak peak into recently announced production projects worldwide- Producers CinéFrance, Alef One, and Yoosonn Entertainment reveal two co-production series at Series Mania. One, “Fly,” a spy drama adapted from Taiwanese author Chang Kuo-Li’s work and “Flight MH370,” which is based on the true events of the Malaysian Airline flight disappearance (🇫🇷 🇹🇼)
- Prime Video unveils its 2024 India lineup featuring 27 new shows, 8 original movies, and 29 features. Notable titles include “Citadel: Honey Bunny” starring Varun Dhawan, “Call Me Bae” featuring Ananya Panday, and “Daldal” with Bhumi Pednekar. (🇮🇳)
- Netflix unveils a Nordic slate of 26 TV series and films, featuring Jo Nesbo’s crime series “Harry Hole” and period drama “The New Force,” set in 1958 Sweden. The lineup spans various genres, including action, crime, romcom, period drama, and reality formats. (🇳🇴 🇩🇰 🇸🇪 🇫🇮 🇮🇸)
- This Ramadan, Viu unveils eight new series spanning Egyptian, Bedouin, Gulf, Turkish, and Korean genres. Highlights include the return of “Al Kabeer Awi” Season 8, a beloved Egyptian comedy, and the premiere of “Haq Arab,” a suspenseful drama set in the historic Jamaliya Neighborhood.
- Disney+ EMEA has announced four greenlit projects as part of their upcoming slate of EMEA Original titles for Disney+. These projects span across France, Germany, and Spain, with additional productions in Italy, the Netherlands, and the Nordics.(🇮🇹 🇳🇱 🇫🇷 🇩🇪 🇪🇸)
Distribution Deals
Distributors securing worldwide content across different genres, languages and format types- Keshet International has made a strategic move by acquiring the Voyo Original spy thriller “Extractors” (Extraktori) from TV Nova, Czechia’s major commercial channel, for its upcoming Spring 2024 slate. The distributor plans to officially launch the series to buyers at this year’s MIPTV event in Cannes.
- GKIDS acquires Japanese film director and animator, Mamoru Hosoda’s entire film catalog for North America, including acclaimed titles like “Mirai” and “Belle,” for new theatrical and home entertainment releases.
- Dogwoof has acquired international sales rights for Lana Wilson’s Sundance film “Look Into My Eyes.” The documentary explores New York City psychics’ intimate readings, revealing loneliness, connection, and healing.(🇬🇧)
- Taiwan’s Muse Communication has secured Asian distribution rights for the anime “Dan Da Dan,” announced at Hong Kong’s FilMart. Crunchyroll will simulcast the series internationally. (🇹🇼)
- Dominic Sangma’s “Rapture” secures French distribution with Capricci after its nomination at the Asian Film Awards. The film, set in India’s Meghalaya region, follows a boy with night blindness amidst fear of child kidnappers.
Acquisition Deals
Streamers & channels acquiring latest content across the world- Moonbug Entertainment strikes a deal with U-Next, Japan’s top SVOD platform, offering 662 episodes of preschool favorites like CoComelon and Blippi. U-Next aims to bolster its kids’ content amidst rapid growth, aligning with Moonbug’s focus on expanding in Asia. (🇬🇧)
- TVN Panama and TC Television Ecuador have obtained broadcasting rights for the Turkish drama “Street Birds,” airing it as “Almas de Fuego.” Produced by Bozdag Film and distributed by ATV Distribution, the series follows five friends caring for an abandoned baby, facing perilous consequences.
- AMC Networks acquires all four seasons of “Snowpiercer” from Tomorrow Studios. Seasons 1-3 to stream on AMC+ before season 4 premiere in 2025 on AMC. The post-apocalyptic drama features a divided train and stars Jennifer Connelly and Daveed Diggs.
- Mubi secures global streaming rights to William Kentridge’s series “Self-Portrait As a Coffee Pot,” delving into art creation in the digital era. The nine-episode series debuted as a rough cut at the 2022 Toronto Film Festival.
- Maraya, the Sharjah Broadcasting Authority’s VOD platform, adds Moroccan series “2 Wjouh” and Algerian series “Al-Rihan.” “2 Wjouh” delves into social drama, while “Al-Rihan” follows a man seeking revenge after wrongful imprisonment. Oryx Gulf Media secures distribution for “Al-Rihan” with Syrian dubbing, expanding its reach across the Arab world.(🇦🇪)
Global Entertainment Leaders Speak
Partnerships / M&A
Cross-Border Collaborations, Joint Ventures, M&A and Partnerships!- Shepperton Studios in Surrey unveils its expanded facilities, now occupied by Amazon MGM Studios and Netflix. The studio is adding 17 new sound stages, 548,000 sq ft of production space, and two backlots, making it the world’s second-largest film studio. (🇬🇧)
- Studiocanal partners with French company WTFilms to co-produce and distribute genre films, emphasizing action, thriller, sci-fi, and horror. The deal aims to expand Studiocanal’s presence in the genre space, building on their successful collaboration on Xavier Gens’ “Farang” (released as “Mayhem” in the U.S.)
- Fremantle completes acquisition of Asacha Media Group, adding Kabo Family, Mintee, Srab Films in France; Picomedia, Stand By Me in Italy; and Arrow Media, Red Planet Pictures, Wag in the UK. Asacha, headquartered in Paris, to be managed under Fremantle’s oversight. (🇬🇧 🇫🇷 🇮🇹)
- Planetcast Media Services, a major media tech provider in SEA, has acquired Switch Media, a leading white-label OTT platform provider with global deployments. The acquisition enables Planetcast to integrate Switch Media’s solutions into its platform, enhancing its capabilities in delivering online streaming solutions for major events and brands worldwide. (🇮🇳 🇦🇺)
- Bitmovin and Yospace team up to integrate Server Side Ad Insertion (SSAI) with Bitmovin’s Live Encoder, enhancing live streaming solutions for optimal viewer experience.
Companies Making Headlines
Launch and Expansions of facilities, studios, services & technologies- Reliance Industries will purchase Paramount Global’s 13.01% stake in Viacom 18 Media for about $517 million. Viacom18, majority-owned by Reliance, operates 40 TV channels including Comedy Central and Nickelodeon. After the deal, Paramount will continue licensing content to Viacom18. (🇮🇳)
- BBC Studios Productions Australia acquires Werner Film Productions, known for “The Newsreader” and “Surviving Summer,” enhancing its original drama series lineup. Werner Film Productions will operate independently alongside BBC Studios, enriching Australian storytelling. (🇦🇺)
- Warner Bros. Discovery confirms the European launch of its streaming service, Max, beginning its rollout on May 21 with France as a priority before the Paris Olympics. Max will feature a blend of HBO, Discovery+, and live sports content, including coverage of the Olympic Games and prestigious events like Grand Slam tennis and the Tour de France. (🇫🇷 🇺🇸)
- Autodesk finalizes acquisition of PIX, enhancing its industry cloud Flow for M&E. The integration fosters collaboration and efficiency by linking pre- and post-production workflows.
- BBC Studios expands its global footprint with the acquisition of Spanish producer Brutal Media, enhancing its production capabilities and fostering the export of original Spanish creative content worldwide. (🇪🇸)
Featured New Specializations
Global innovations & breakthroughs in the Entertainment supply-chain- Ateme announces support for Spatial Computing in Apple Vision Pro with its TITAN encoders, leveraging the Gen 7 compression core and MV-HEVC standard for stereoscopic 3D content delivery. (🇫🇷)
- Teradek unveils the Prism Flex Mark II, a versatile encoder for broadcast and live production, boasting support for various protocols like SRT, RTMP, and HLS. (🇺🇸)
- Ateliere is developing an end-to-end GenAI-powered media supply chain to automate content ingest, management, and monetization. (🇺🇸)
- DeepMotion introduces SayMotion™, a groundbreaking platform revolutionizing animation creation. With AI technology, creators can generate intricate 3D motions effortlessly from text prompts, democratizing animation. (🇺🇸)
- Bitmovin enhances its Analytics solution with AI-driven insights through the Analytics AI Session Interpreter, providing concise summaries of video sessions and actionable recommendations for improving user experience in real-time. (🇺🇸)
Localization & Post-Production
Latest updates in the world of content Localization & Post-Production- Adobe unveils GenAI’s Dubbing and Lip Sync tool, leveraging generative AI to automate multilingual content creation while preserving original voice, tone, and lip movements. (🌐)
- Telestream debuts an AI-powered suite of media processing tools, including workflow automation, intelligent quality control, and efficient captioning/subtitling, aiming to streamline operations and enhance content accessibility. (🇺🇸)
- iClone introduces Audio2Face integration, powered by NVIDIA AI, revolutionizing multi-lingual facial lip-sync animation production with seamless character creation and enhanced editing capabilities.
- PearlMountain Limited’s video creation platform, FlexClip, launches its latest version with Chroma Key, Reverse Video, and Freeze Frame functionalities. These features enhance editing capabilities, facilitating dynamic content creation for diverse applications like virtual backgrounds and special effects. (🇭🇰)
- Projective Technology unveils its cloud-first post-production project framework, Strawberry Skies, revolutionizing collaboration with real-time, secure, and flexible creative project management. (🇩🇪)
Animation, VFX & Virtual Production
Latest global updates in Animation, Visual Effects VFX & Virtual Production- Nekki unveils Cascadeur 2024.1, featuring Animation Unbaking and AutoPhysics enhancements. Additionally, a revamped pricing policy accompanies this major update. (🇨🇾)
- NVIDIA introduces new 3D generative AI capabilities with Edify, granting developers and visual content providers greater creative control over asset generation. (🇺🇸)
- Volinga releases desktop version of its NeRF (Neural Radiance Fields) suite for virtual production, VFX, and entertainment, allowing local processing and full control without reliance on cloud services. (🇺🇸)
- Movella Holdings and HTC VIVE unveil enhanced integration of Xsens motion-capture technology and VIVE Mars CamTrack for seamless virtual production pipelines, promising precision and efficiency. (🇺🇸 🇹🇼)
- NVIDIA introduces Omniverse Framework at GTC, enabling seamless streaming of OpenUSD scenes to Apple Vision Pro, blending 3D environments with the physical world. (🇺🇸)
