• Sally Field is in talks to star in Netflix’s adaptation of Shelby Van Pelt’s novel “Remarkably Bright Creatures.” Directed by Olivia Newman and co-written by Newman and John Whittington, the film is in early development. (🇺🇸)
• See-Saw Films has acquired the rights to adapt Benedict Lombe’s play “Shifters” and Harry Trevaldwyn’s debut novel into TV series. The move follows their success with “Slow Horses” and “Heartstopper”.
• Channel 4 has greenlit two new drama series: “Trespasses”, a four-part adaptation of Louise Kennedy’s novel starring Lola Petticrew and Gillian Anderson, and “Summerwater”, a six-part series based on Sarah Moss’s novel.  (🇬🇧)
• T-Series and producer Ravi Bhagchandka are developing a biopic on cricket star Yuvraj Singh, chronicling his career and cancer survival. The film will be produced by T-Series and 200 Not Out Cinema. (🇮🇳)
• The BBC and HBO are co-producing “First Day on Earth”, a Michaela Coel drama about a British novelist reconnecting with her Ghanaian heritage. Produced by A24 and Various Artists, it will air on BBC One and stream on iPlayer. (🇬🇧)

• Daniel Calparsoro has completed filming “Mikaela”, an intense action thriller produced by Atresmedia Cine, La Terraza Films, Atlantia Media, Ikiru Films, and participation from Netflix. Set in Madrid and Segovia, the film promises a gripping, character-driven story by Arturo Ruíz Serrano. (🇪🇸)
• Production has started on the third season of “RFDS”, the Logie-winning drama about Australia’s Royal Flying Doctor Service. Filming will occur in South Australia, utilizing locations in Adelaide and the Flinders Ranges, with a majority local crew. (🇦🇺)
• MTV and Paramount+ have greenlit new seasons of “RuPaul’s Drag Race”, “RuPaul’s Drag Race: Untucked”, and “RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars”, expanding the Drag Race universe further. (🇺🇸)
• ITV and ITV Studios’ MultiStory Media revive “Fresh Cuts”, showcasing new directors with short-form series for Black History Month and UK Disability History Month on ITVX and digital channels. (🇬🇧)
• Be-Entertainment announces “Lift You Up”, a new VTM singing competition featuring top Belgian singers and dynamic visuals. Winner gets a hit single and nationwide tour. (🇧🇪)

• Fandango Sales has signed a distribution deal for “Bestiari, Erbari, Lapidari”, an essay documentary by Massimo D’Anolfi and Martina Parenti, showcasing human connections with animals, plants, and stones. (🇮🇹)
• Dwayne Johnson’s MMA biopic The Smashing Machine, produced by A24 and directed by Benny Safdie, has secured global distribution deals with major partners across key markets. (🇬🇧 🇨🇦 🇦🇺 🇳🇿 🇫🇷 🇩🇪 🇦🇹 🇯🇵 🇨🇳)
• Shingeki no Kyojin is getting a remastered movie titled “Attack on Titan the Movie: The Last Attack”. Produced by MAPPA and distributed by Pony Canyon, the film will feature a soundtrack by Linked Horizon. (🇯🇵)
• ODEX has secured theatrical distribution rights for “Into the Mortal World” across APAC and MENA regions. The film, co-invested by Winsing Animation, Bilibili, and Alibaba Pictures, releases in Australia, New Zealand, Brunei, South Africa, and MENA by month’s end. (🇸🇬)
• Nordisk Film Distribution has signed a distribution deal with Zentropa Entertainments for domestic rights to Frelle Petersen’s “Home Sweet Home”. The Danish drama, which is currently in post-production, will be showcased as a work-in-progress at Haugesund’s New Nordic Films market. (🇩🇰)

• Corus Entertainment-owned cable channel Slice has acquired the Canadian linear rights to “The Daily Show”, which is being hosted once a week by former full-time host Jon Stewart. The show also streams on Paramount+ in Canada. (🇨🇦)
• Roadside Attractions has acquired the indie comedy-drama “Bob Trevino Likes It”, which won both the Audience Award and Grand Jury Award at SXSW. The film, featuring Barbie Ferreira and John Leguizamo, is set for an early 2025 release. (🇺🇸)
• Vertical has acquired North American and UK/IRE rights to the comedic thriller “I Don’t Understand You”, starring Nick Kroll, Andrew Rannells, and Amanda Seyfried. The film, which premiered at SXSW, will be released in theaters in early 2025. (🇺🇸 🇬🇧 🇮🇪)
• Netflix will add Isao Takahata’s “Grave of the Fireflies” to its lineup on September 16. This Studio Ghibli film, based on Akiyuki Nosaka’s novel, depicts a brother and sister’s WWII survival. (🇯🇵)
• “My Kitchen Rules” celebrates global success with strong international sales and new adaptations. Banijay Rights has secured deals with TVNZ, M-Net, UKTV, DPG Media, TVA, SIC, Talpa in the Netherlands, and TV2 in Hungary. (🇬🇧 🇭🇺 🇳🇿 🇰🇷 🇧🇪)

• Titan OS has partnered with Banijay Rights to launch seven new single IP channels, featuring iconic UK entertainment franchises. Now available on Titan OS devices in the UK, viewers can enjoy dedicated channels for Deal or No Deal, Fear Factor, The Biggest Loser, Hardcore Pawn, MythBusters, Pointless, and Mr Bean. (🇬🇧)
• Celestial Tiger Entertainment launches CMGO, a new streaming app in Singapore offering curated Chinese movies from Hong Kong, China, Taiwan, and Southeast Asia on Singtel and StarHub. (🇭🇰)
• Netflix launches the Netflix Fund for Creative Equity in Taiwan, partnering with TAICCA to offer a six-week writing workshop for emerging filmmakers and boost global opportunities for Taiwanese talent. (🇹🇼)
• Amazon Freevee announces a new FAST channel for the iconic anime series “Naruto,” following a deal with Viz Media, offering fans both linear and on-demand viewing options. (🇺🇸)
• Evoke Studios has partnered with Malak XR Virtual Production Studios to enhance TV, film, and advertising production in Mexico. The collaboration combines expertise in virtual production technologies, setting new industry standards. (🇪🇪)

• Titmouse and Polygon Pictures, two renowned animation studios, have announced a partnership to develop and produce multiple CG series. The partnership aims to create innovative CG series for streaming platforms, blending Titmouse’s comedic and subversive storytelling with Polygon’s expertise in high-end CG animation. (🇺🇸 🇯🇵)
• Workerbee Group has launched a new label, Navybee, led by renowned producer Demi Doyle. Specializing in talent-led premium documentaries, Navybee will focus on stories from entertainment and sport. (🇬🇧)
• Warner Bros. Discovery Inc. plans to invest $8.5 billion in a Las Vegas production center, contingent on Nevada passing a proposed subsidy. The project, Warner Bros. Nevada Studios, will be a collaboration with the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, and Birtcher Development, situated on a 34-acre site at the university’s research park. (🇺🇸)
• MBC Group’s H1 2024 net income surged 359.8% to $63.36 million, driven by strong Shahid performance, doubling AVOD revenue, and a 10% overall revenue increase. (🇸🇦)
• Chick-Fil-A is launching its own streaming platform, focusing on family-friendly originals, particularly in the unscripted space. The fast-food chain is collaborating with major production companies and studios, and is also exploring content licensing and acquisition.(🇺🇸)

• Lightricks’ LTX Studio, an AI-powered video storyboarding app, has recently launched its latest version, making it widely available. This update highlights advancements in AI video capabilities, offering new features for filmmakers and creatives. (🇮🇱)
• Sony Electronics has launched two new 4K handheld camcorders, the HXR-NX800 and PXW-Z200. These models feature AI-based subject recognition, autofocus, a 20x optical zoom lens, and a variable ND filter. (🇺🇸)
• DGG (Darmstadt Graphics Group) has launched RapidPipeline, a cloud-based 3D model optimization service for e-commerce and entertainment. The service allows studios to process large asset sets, convert file formats, adjust geometry and topology, and generate texture maps. RapidPipeline is now available as a Blender add-on, enabling artists to use it directly within the software. (🇨🇦)
• Secret Level has unveiled The Wood Fuzzles, a new kids’ show created entirely using AI. The company is developing original programming for TV, film, and online, marking a new era in content creation.(🇺🇸)
• NVIDIA supports Getty Images and iStock with AI-driven tools like NVIDIA Edify for rapid image and asset generation. Edify enables high-resolution image creation and advanced multimodal workflows, enhancing content development and customization. (🇺🇸)

• Adobe has released Substance 3D Modeler 1.13, a quality-of-life update featuring a new light UI theme. This VR sculpting tool allows users to create organic and hard-surface models using a virtual clay workflow and Boolean operations. (🇺🇸)
• Radical’s real-time markerless capture system, Radical Live, now supports beta finger tracking in its Upper Body Mode. (🇺🇸)
• The Third Floor’s Cyclops AR, an iOS Simulcam app, is now available on the App Store. It lets users visualize CG assets in real time on an iPad, composited into the camera view. Previously in private beta, the app, used on projects like The Marvels and The Mandalorian, is a professional tool for virtual production and VFX. (🇺🇸)
• OpenUSD now supports the Vulkan graphics API through its Hydra rendering framework, including the HdStorm renderer. The new HgiVulkan backend offers enhanced performance over OpenGL on Windows, Linux, and Android devices.(🇺🇸)
• Ateliere has launched Ateliere Live, a cloud-native live production and editing platform that offers cost-efficiency and environmental benefits. The platform integrates production, editing, mixing, graphics, and effects in one software, supporting remote workflows with advanced proxy editing.(🇺🇸)

• Shutterstock and NVIDIA’s AI-powered Text-to-3D Modeler, launching this fall, will enable quick creation of 3D models from a vast library. This tool aims to streamline early design processes, allowing artists to focus on customization and animation.(🇺🇸)
• Clear Angle Studios, DI4D, and TexturingXYZ to unveil a 4D facial performance capture service at SIGGRAPH 2024. The collaboration aims to set new standards for digital human faces in interactive entertainment, offering per-frame map data for lifelike results.(🇬🇧)
• Unigine has released version 2.19 of its game engine, introducing a new multi-threaded renderer, multi-bounce lighting, and OpenXR support. The update also includes improvements to the experimental character animation system. (🇱🇺)
• DeepMotion has launched SayMotion 2.0, an upgraded version of its browser-based text-to-animation AI service. This platform generates full-body animations in FBX, GLB, and BVH formats, suitable for games, AR, VR, animation, or motion graphics.(🇺🇸)
• Das Element has released Version 2.1 of its asset library software, featuring improved video player controls, easy setup options, and better asset migration tools to streamline workflows and boost productivity. (🇺🇸)

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