Welcome to the Latest Edition of Vitrina’s Global Entertainment Supply-Chain Digest!
This edition brings you the biggest updates reshaping the entertainment world—from major Film and TV development deals to new productions, partnership deals, licensing arrangements, major acquisitions, tax credits and other activities.
What’s New at Vitrina?
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IP Deals
Hottest IP [Stories, Formats, Books, Games, Podcasts] to be turned into the next big blockbuster- 🚨[ATTN: Production Companies] Discover over 3000 global film and TV projects in Development in USA with Vitrina’s Global Project Tracker. Explore new financing, co-production, and partnership opportunities.
- Flying Bark Productions has acquired the rights to Shirley Le’s novel Funny Ethnics, which will be adapted into the children’s series Yagoona, part of the After Bark Slate. Additionally, Little Creatures, a live-action/animation hybrid series inspired by Sam Cotton’s TikTok animations, will be produced by Matchbox Pictures. (🇦🇺)
- Sony has announced new video game-based adaptations, including films for Helldivers and Horizon Zero Dawn, and an anime series for Ghost of Tsushima set for 2027. These join a growing list of Sony projects, including God of War. (🇺🇸)
- Disney+ has greenlit a Holes series based on the 1998 novel, with Shia LaBeouf’s iconic character Stanley Yelnats set to make his TV debut. The pilot episode is written by Alina Mankin. (🇺🇸)
- Lupita Nyong’o’s children’s book Sulwe is being adapted into an animated musical film at Netflix. Nyong’o will produce the film, which explores themes of colorism and self-esteem. (🇺🇸)
- Spencer Boldman to star as Ronnie Milsap in a biopic based on Milsap’s autobiography Almost Like a Song. Milsap, who overcame congenital blindness, will also produce the film. (🇺🇸)
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Production + Seasonal Renewal
Sneak peak into recently announced production projects worldwide- 🚨[ATTN: ProdCos Looking for Co-Pros] Find over 300 Animation Movies currently In Development and In-Production across the across the globe with Vitrina’s Global Project Tracker.
- Peacock is developing a Grimm movie, based on the NBC fantasy cop drama. Josh Berman is writing, with original showrunners David Greenwalt and Jim Kouf executive producing. Plot details remain secret. (🇺🇸)
- Channel 4’s Renovation Rescue returns for a second season with new hosts Vogue Williams and Luke Mabbott. Produced by Hello Sunshine, it is commissioned by Clemency Green and Jo Street. (🇬🇧)
- Dating Naked UK has been renewed for a second season after its successful first run on Paramount+ UK. Hosted by Rylan Clark, the new season will feature ten episodes filmed in 2025. (🇬🇧)
- Bleach: Sennen Kessen-hen announces its final season, Kashin-tan (The Calamity Arc). The anime, adapting the Thousand-Year Blood War arc, concludes the series following its original manga’s 74 volumes. (🇯🇵)
- Rai Fiction’s 2025 slate brings a mix of historical dramas, returning favorites, and exciting new series. Highlights include Leopardi – The Poet of the Infinite, an international Count of Monte Cristo adaptation, and fresh shows like Belcanto and Miss Fallaci. (🇮🇹)
Distribution Deals
Distributors securing worldwide content across different genres, languages and format types- 🚨[ATTN: Content Acquirers Looking for Pre-Buys] Explore 300+ Unscripted titles in Development with Vitrina’s Global Project.
- Toei has secured the distribution rights to Mukō no Ie, a compelling new film directed by Tatsuro Nishikawa. The movie tells the story of Tsukasa Kiriki’s journey to emulate a legendary delinquent, co-written by Kento Mineo. (🇯🇵)
- Memento International has secured the North American distribution rights for Lilies Not for Me, a queer romance starring Fionn O’Shea and Robert Aramayo. Gravitas Ventures is set to release the film digitally in April 2025. (🇫🇷)
- FilmOne is set to distribute Love Lockdown on February 7, 2025. Produced by Uche Okocha, the film explores love, heartbreak, and tough choices, starring Andrew Yaw Bunting, Yewanda Osamein, and Detola Jones. (🇳🇬)
- A24 has secured U.S. theatrical rights to Sing Sing, the critically acclaimed drama starring Colman Domingo. The film, directed by Greg Kwedar, will be released in 2024. International rights are being handled by Black Bear. (🇺🇸)
- Pan Distribution is set to distribute Badh in French theatres. Co-produced by M.E.S. Productions and Monkey Pack Films, with international sales handled by Ginger & Fed and WTFilms, the film has been pre-purchased by Netflix and is nearing the end of its shoot in Morocco. (🇫🇷)
𝑭𝒊𝒍𝒎+𝑻𝑽 𝑷𝒓𝒐𝒋𝒆𝒄𝒕𝒔-𝒊𝒏-𝒎𝒐𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 [𝑫𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒍𝒐𝒑𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝒐𝒓 𝑷𝒓𝒐𝒅𝒖𝒄𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒐𝒓 𝑷𝒐𝒔𝒕]:
Acquisition Deals
Streamers & channels acquiring latest content across the world- Netflix has acquired global rights to the teen figure skating drama Finding Her Edge, adapted from Jennifer Iacopelli’s novel. Produced by WildBrain, the series will premiere on Family Channel in Canada before its Netflix debut worldwide. (🇺🇸 🇨🇦)
- Prime Video has acquired a documentary on Melania Trump, directed by Brett Ratner. The project, offering an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the former First Lady, began filming in December and is set for release in late 2025. (🇺🇸)
- Angel Studios has acquired the documentary Breaking Into Beautiful, focusing on Kim White, a pioneering “illness influencer” who shares her cancer journey on Instagram. The film highlights resilience and hope and will be released through Angel Studios Platforms. (🇺🇸)
- SBS has secured nearly 200 hours of European content through a deal with Beta Film. Highlights include the Italian WWII drama La Storia, Serbian political thriller Operation Sabre, and German dramedy 30 Days of Lust. The slate also features Cold Summer, La Unidad, Helsinki Syndrome, and Gomorrah. (🇦🇺 🇩🇪)
- Golden Globe-nominated A Real Pain, starring Kieran Culkin and Jesse Eisenberg, has been acquired for streaming on Hulu, starting January 16. The film grossed $9.7M globally and was named one of AFI’s Top 10 Movies of 2024. (🇺🇸)
Global Entertainment Leaders Speak
Partnerships / M&A
Cross-Border Collaborations, Joint Ventures, M&A and Partnerships!- Getty Images and Shutterstock are merging in a $3.7 billion deal, creating a leading visual content company. The merger promises $150M–$200M in annual synergies, $1.98B–$1.99B in revenue by 2024, and expanded content offerings for global customers. (🇺🇸)
- Maxon acquires Berlin-based Laubwerk, integrating detailed 3D plant assets into Cinema 4D and Maxon One. The collaboration expands tools for VFX, architectural visualization, and artist workflows globally. (🇩🇪)
- Moments Lab and LucidLink have partnered to streamline video editing workflows, allowing instant access to live and archived media for immediate editing. This integration eliminates syncing and relinking, enhancing collaboration. (🇫🇷)
- Italy’s Rainbow Group secures $92M from TEC Movie, fueling IP development, acquisitions, and international growth, cementing its role as a global leader in animation and media content. (🇮🇹)
- Annapurna Studios launched India’s first Dolby-certified post-production facility in Hyderabad, inaugurated by filmmaker SS Rajamouli and actor Nagarjuna Akkineni, aiming to elevate Indian cinema to global standards. (🇮🇳)
𝑭𝒊𝒍𝒎+𝑻𝑽 𝑷𝒓𝒐𝒋𝒆𝒄𝒕𝒔-𝒊𝒏-𝒎𝒐𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 [𝑫𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒍𝒐𝒑𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝒐𝒓 𝑷𝒓𝒐𝒅𝒖𝒄𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒐𝒓 𝑷𝒐𝒔𝒕]:
Companies Making Headlines
Launch and Expansions of facilities, studios, services & technologies- Disney will merge Hulu + Live TV with FuboTV, creating the second-largest online pay-TV platform in North America with $6B in revenue and 6.2M subscribers. Disney will hold a 70% stake, and Fubo CEO David Gandler will lead the venture. (🇺🇸)
- Vi has partnered with Lionsgate Play to bring premium content to Vi Movies & TV, offering action blockbusters, iconic franchises, acclaimed films, and exclusive premieres. This collaboration enhances Vi’s OTT portfolio with Hollywood hits and global titles. (🇮🇳)
- Voltage Pictures acquires a majority stake in The Exchange, enhancing its international sales and finance operations. CEO Brian O’Shea remains in charge, with Voltage’s COO Sarah Dunn overseeing daily operations. (🇺🇸)
- The Abu Dhabi Film Commission (ADFC) has enhanced its rebate program, offering up to 50% cashback for film and TV productions through a points-based system. Updates include expanded formats, higher caps, and streamlined processes. (🇦🇪)
- Bizaar Studios, an indie adult animation platform, has launched with a focus on genre-defying content. Led by Amir Mohamadzadeh, Jeremy Iovine, and Eric Bromberg, it boasts an advisory board including George R.R. Martin and Jimmy Iovine. (🇺🇸)
Featured New Specializations
Global innovations & breakthroughs in the Entertainment supply-chain- Celsys unveils Clip Studio Paint 4 with puppet warp, enhanced 3D tools, and mocap data import, releasing March. Popular for comics, illustrations, and animation, it adopts annual paid updates. (🇯🇵)
- The Pixel Farm releases PFTrack 24.12.19, overhauling photogrammetry with AI-powered tools, improving scene reconstruction, point clouds, USD workflows, and camera matching for advanced VFX and visualization applications.(🇺🇸)
- Faceform launches Wrap 2024.11 and Wrap4D 2024.11, enhancing 3D scan processing with improved node graph tools, vertex masks, and blendshape-based facial rigs, ideal for game and VFX character creation. (🇦🇲)
- A new $85M Chula Vista Film Studio, a cutting-edge production hub, is set to launch in San Diego, promising a single-source facility with a projected $544M economic impact. (🇺🇸)
- Krotos has launched an image-to-sound GenAI feature in its AI Ambience Generator, enabling users to upload images and generate custom audio ambiences, streamlining the sound design process with editable prompts. (🇬🇧)
Localization & Post-Production
Latest updates in the world of content Localization & Post-Production- NVIDIA’s Media2 initiative, leveraging NIM microservices, AI Blueprints, and Holoscan for Media, reshapes the $3 trillion media industry with smarter, personalized content creation and advanced live video pipelines. (🇺🇸)
- Irrealix introduces the Gaussian Splatting plugin for Nuke, enabling real-time 3D point cloud rendering with GPU acceleration. This tool enhances VFX workflows, offering efficient, high-quality compositing with reduced computational load. (🇷🇺)
- ElevenLabs launched “Conversational AI,” an advanced tool for building voice-powered agents with low latency and interruption handling. It supports 70 AI voices in 32 languages and integrates with third-party apps. (🇺🇸)
- Pixomondo unveils PXO AKIRA at CES, combining robotic cameras, motion platforms, and LED tech for realistic vehicle filming. The system integrates virtual environments in real-time, enhancing virtual production capabilities. (🇺🇸)
- Blackmagic’s Camera 9.2 update enables remote control for the Pyxis 6K via the Blackmagic Camera App. The update enhances workflow with remote shooting features, making complex setups more efficient and precise. (🇺🇸)
𝑭𝒊𝒍𝒎+𝑻𝑽 𝑷𝒓𝒐𝒋𝒆𝒄𝒕𝒔-𝒊𝒏-𝒎𝒐𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 [𝑫𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒍𝒐𝒑𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝒐𝒓 𝑷𝒓𝒐𝒅𝒖𝒄𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒐𝒓 𝑷𝒐𝒔𝒕]:
Animation, VFX & Virtual Production
Latest global updates in Animation, Visual Effects VFX & Virtual Production- Sony has launched the mocopi Pro Kit, a professional motion capture solution with a 12-sensor setup for enhanced tracking in animation, VR, and gaming. Integrated with XYN Motion Studio, it streamlines workflows with advanced editing features. (🇯🇵)
- Quickplay has launched GenAI Shorts, a tool enabling broadcasters to create and syndicate short-form content with personalized feeds, interactive engagement, and seamless integration into existing streaming platforms for enhanced viewer retention. (🇨🇦)
- NVIDIA has unveiled its RTX 5090 GPU lineup, boasting a 2x performance boost with upgraded CUDA, Tensor, and Ray Tracing cores. Key features include DLSS 4, GDDR7 memory, and DisplayPort 2.1a. (🇺🇸)
- DreamWorks Animation updates open-source renderer MoonRay to version 1.7, introducing portal lights, Cryptomatte support, and improved NVIDIA GPU acceleration. Widely used for stylized and photorealistic VFX production. (🇺🇸)
- Lynn Chadwick and Steve Cooke, Huminah Huminah alums, launch That Animation Company in Halifax, offering 2D/3D animation for TV, streaming, education, and marketing with client-focused expertise. (🇨🇦)
About Vitrina
Vitrina is not a news organization—it’s a premier intelligence company designed to empower entertainment businesses and executives. Our mission is to provide actionable insights and the right signals to help you navigate the global entertainment supply chain. From tracking the State of Productions worldwide to identifying sales leads, preempting competitive moves, guiding partner selection, and forecasting upcoming productions and releases, Vitrina equips you with the intel to stay ahead in a fast-evolving industry.
About the Vitrina Global Film+TV Projects Tracker
The Vitrina Global Film+TV Projects Tracker is a powerful system that monitors unreleased Film and TV projects across 100 countries, updated daily. It provides granular details on projects in development, production, and post-production, along with key decision-maker profiles and stakeholder mappings. Designed for efficiency and precision, the Tracker delivers unparalleled intelligence for sales, partnerships, and strategic decision-making, ensuring you never miss an opportunity to lead in your market.
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