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Join us in this week’s edition of the Entertainment Supply Chain Digest, as Japan’s entertainment industry and anime makes waves globally with groundbreaking developments. Netflix is adapting the French film ‘Les รmotifs Anonymes’ into a Japanese series titled ‘Romantics Anonymous.’ Warner Bros. Japan is thrilling fans with the sequel ‘Batman Ninja vs. Yakuza League.’ Fuji TV’s innovative partnerships with Tech Mahindra promise diverse new content.
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IP Deals
Hottest IP [Stories, Formats, Books, Games, Podcasts] to be turned into the next big blockbuster- BBC Studios Germany, WDR, and ARD Mediathek collaborate to adapt “Ghosts” for a German audience. Directed by Erik Haffner, it stars Cristina do Rego and Benito Bause. (๐ฉ๐ช)
- Netflix is adapting the French film ‘Les รmotifs Anonymes’ into a Japanese series titled ‘Romantics Anonymous,’ featuring Japanese and Korean talent, reflecting the ongoing Asian entertainment surge. (๐บ๐ธ)
- French studio Something Big joins as a co-producer for the TV adaptation of Niko, The Little Reindeer, set to commence production in 2025.(๐ซ๐ท)
- Canal Brasil, a leading Brazilian pay-TV channel, embraces diversity with a new spin-off series Paloma directed by Marcelo Gomes. The channel’s lineup also features a mix of fiction and docuseries, including Dona Onete, highlighting the “Queen of Carimbo. (๐ง๐ท)
- MBC Group commissions an Arabic adaptation of “The Good Wife”, titled “Moftaraq Toroq,” starring Hend Sabri as a lawyer returning to her profession amid her husband’s scandal. Produced by Charisma Group. (๐ธ๐ฆ)
Production Deals
Sneak peak into recently announced production projects worldwide- BBC Three and BBC iPlayer renew “Boarders,” a comedy-drama series by Studio Lambert, following five inner-city teens at a prestigious boarding school, for a second season. (๐ฌ๐ง)
- The CW Network renews “All American” for a seventh season, orders season 11 of “Penn & Teller: Fool Us,” and picks up the fourth season of “The Chosen,” debuting on September 1. (๐บ๐ธ)
- Netflix renews Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s “Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar” for a second season after its global success, topping charts in 43 countries and becoming Netflix’s most-viewed Indian series globally. (๐ฎ๐ณ)
- Acorn TV and ZDF order a third season of UK mystery drama “The Chelsea Detective” from Expectation. Adrian Scarborough and Vanessa Emme return in their roles, with filming ongoing in London. (๐บ๐ธ ๐ฌ๐ง)
- Warner Bros. Japan confirms production of Batman Ninja vs. Yakuza League, a sequel to the original anime film. Kamikaze Douga will produce this project, with returning directors and voice actor Koichi Yamadera. (๐ฏ๐ต)
Distribution Deals
Distributors securing worldwide content across different genres, languages and format types- Jonรกs Trueba’s “The Other Way Around” secures multiple distribution deals after winning the Europa Cinemas Label at Cannes Directors’ Fortnight. The comedy-drama explores a couple’s breakup celebration after 15 years together. (๐ซ๐ท ๐ช๐ธ ๐ฎ๐ฉย ๐จ๐ณ ๐ต๐ฑ ๐ฌ๐ท ๐ต๐น ๐ฆ๐น ๐ฉ๐ช ๐ฎ๐น)
- Lionsgate secures distribution rights for Cillian Murphy’s “Small Things Like These.” Directed by Tim Mielants, the film explores family secrets in 1985 Ireland. (๐บ๐ธ)
- O4 Media has partnered with MBC Korea to represent scripted dramas in Australia and New Zealand. The deal includes Kairos, Children of Nobody, and Numbers. (๐ญ๐ฐ)
- “The Girl With The Needle” by Magnus von Horn gains distribution in key territories post-Cannes premiere, including Benelux, Spain, Portugal, Greece, Japan, and South Korea. (๐ช๐ธ ๐ต๐น ๐ฌ๐ท ๐ฏ๐ต ๐ฐ๐ท ๐ง๐ช ๐ณ๐ฑ ๐ฑ๐บ)
- Memento International secures deals for “The Other Way Around” in Italy, Germany, and China, following its Directorsโ Fortnight win. (๐ซ๐ท ๐ฎ๐น ๐ฉ๐ช ๐จ๐ณ)
Acquisition Deals
Streamers & channels acquiring latest content across the world- Broadcasters in Japan, Eastern Europe, the US, and the UK have acquired “Marianne, One of a Kind” after deals with France TV Distribution. (๐ซ๐ท)
- Warner Bros Discovery secures European streaming rights to “The Crimson Rivers,” starring Olivier Marchal. The deal includes all four seasons, totaling 32 episodes, for French-speaking territories and Belgium. (๐บ๐ธ ๐ง๐ช)
- Chabraque Productions and Ryoan’s “Marianne, One of a Kind” (12ร52โ) sells globally. NHK Enterprises, MHz Choice, GSN, Blue International, All Media, and BTV acquire distribution rights. (๐ซ๐ท)
- Broadcasters including SBS (๐ฆ๐บ), DR (๐ฉ๐ฐ), TET (๐ฑ๐ป), RTL (๐ญ๐บ), and MHz (๐บ๐ธ and ๐จ๐ฆ) have acquired the German drama I Am Scrooge. The series, based on extortionist Arno Funke, premieres at Seriencamp Festival and airs on RTL+ in Germany later this year. (๐ฆ๐น ๐ฉ๐ฐ ๐ฑ๐ป ๐ญ๐บ ๐บ๐ธ ๐จ๐ฆ)
- Republic Pictures has acquired North American rights to “Rob Peace,” directed by Chiwetel Ejiofor and starring Jay Will, Mary J. Blige, and Camila Cabello. (๐บ๐ธ)
Global Entertainment Leaders Speak
Partnerships / M&A
Cross-Border Collaborations, Joint Ventures, M&A and Partnerships!- Nathan Studios, led by Sylvia Sanchez, acquires six animation films and partners with Momo Film Co. for international projects, enhancing Filipino talent’s global visibility. (๐ต๐ญ ๐ธ๐ฌ)
- Stuff Group partners with Brodie Kane Media to expand podcast offerings, integrating successful shows like “The Girls Uninterrupted” and “Kiwi Yarns” into Stuff’s platform for broader reach. (๐ณ๐ฟ)
- MEW, a Solana blockchain token, partners with LOCUS Animation Studio to create a 3D animated series, marking MEW’s move into entertainment. LOCUS, known for Korean productions, plans international expansion.
- ITV partners with Friend MTS to safeguard its premium content against piracy, utilizing 24×7 monitoring for immediate takedown of illegal streams and links. (๐ฉ๐ช ๐ฌ๐ง)
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Companies Making Headlines
Launch and Expansions of facilities, studios, services & technologies- Company 3 opens a new Dolby Vision/Dolby Atmos theater in NYC, offering filmmakers top-quality viewing with immersive sound and 3D capabilities in a purpose-built space. (๐บ๐ธ)
- P2 Content Creators and DMC Digital merge to form Producible, a premier full-service production agency with 40 years’ combined experience. Serving top brands, aiming to become Australia’s trusted production house. (๐ฆ๐บ)
- Virtual production studio Dimension secures a significant investment from Growth Catalyst Partners, enabling expansion of UK and global production capabilities, amidst notable credits. (๐ฌ๐ง)
- Tech Mahindra teams up with Fuji TV to co-create diverse global entertainment content, merging Fuji TV’s originals with Tech Mahindra’s localization and animation prowess. (๐ฎ๐ณ ๐ฏ๐ต)
- BBC Studios Productions Australia has acquired Werner Film Productions, the powerhouse behind Australian drama series “The Newsreader,” marking another significant move for BBC’s commercial division. (๐ฆ๐บ)
Featured New Specializations
Global innovations & breakthroughs in the Entertainment supply-chain- Stability AI introduces Stable Audio Open, an open-source text-to-audio generator. It produces up to 47 seconds of samples and sound effects, empowering sound designers and musicians.(๐ฌ๐ง)
- QuickLink debuts at InfoComm 2024, showcasing StudioPro, the user-friendly 4K video platform. Their expansion into North American corporate, education, worship, and government markets continues.
TiMax introduces new integrations at InfoComm 2024, showcasing advanced spatial audio with Martin Audio and new reverb engines and lighting control features for immersive experiences. (๐ฌ๐ง) - Universal Audio Inc. has launched the LA-6176 Signature Channel Strip plug-in. This new release combines the iconic 610 tube preamp, 1176 FET compressor, and LA-2A tube compressor, making it a must-have for achieving warm, analog sound in the studio. (๐บ๐ธ)
- Hippo Video introduces Text-to-Video, a pivotal feature in their AI-driven video platform, revolutionizing video creation. Interactive human avatars enhance realism, offering personalized engagement. (๐บ๐ธ)
Localization & Post-Production
Latest updates in the world of content Localization & Post-Production- ElevenLabs recently launched “Text to Sound Effects,” converting text prompts into audio content like sound effects and character voices. Ideal for creators in film, TV, gaming, and social media. (๐บ๐ธ)
- Serif has released Affinity Photo 2.5, the latest update to its image editing and digital painting software. This update marks the first since Serif’s acquisition by Canva in March. (๐ฌ๐ง)
- Martin Audio unveils iK41, a 4-channel power amplifier, enhancing the iKON series. Delivering 1500 watts per channel into 4ฮฉ, it ensures rich audio performance for optimized line arrays and select loudspeakers. (๐ฌ๐ง)
- ENCO unveils AI-driven innovations at InfoComm, featuring live captioning, translation, and text-to-speech solutions. enCaption Sierra leads, ensuring fast, accurate automated captioning. (๐บ๐ธ)
- Scene Group has released Cavalry 2.1, adding multi-track audio playback, export options, and broader audio file import support, including AAC, MP3, and CAF. (๐ฌ๐ง)
Animation, VFX & Virtual Production
Latest global updates in Animation, Visual Effects VFX & Virtual Production- Shapelab 2024 VR modeling app now includes a Desktop Mode, enhancing accessibility and efficiency for 3D asset creation on PCs. (๐ณ๐ฑ)
- Spitfire Audio unveils AIR Studios Reverb, a groundbreaking plugin crafted in collaboration with London’s AIR Studios, offering detailed acoustics for immersive audio production. (๐ฌ๐ง)
- Autodeskโs Maya 2025.1 introduces a cloud-based Flow Retopology plugin, character rigging workflows in Bifrost, and workflow improvements for 3D modeling and animation. Available to subscribers. (๐บ๐ธ)
- Adobeโs Substance 3D Sampler 4.4 introduces text-to-texture, image-to-texture, and text-to-pattern features for material creation. Currently in beta for Adobe subscribers. (๐บ๐ธ)
- New indie animation studio, Studio Unagi, launched in Montreal, backed by Ankama’s Anthony Roux. They specialize in 2D and Japanese-style animation, with projects like “Bestial” in the works.(๐จ๐ฆ)
