The Stage · 2026-03-26 00:27:12 · Variety
Hong Kong's Act3 and Manila's BlackOps Studios Asia have locked in their first major co-production, a historical action drama titled 'A Thread of Steel,' capitalizing on the momentum from their successful collaboration at the recent Hong Kong FilMart. The project, which will star Qymira and be directed by Pedring Lopez...
The Stage · 2026-03-26 11:27:00 · Variety
Facing severe budget pressure, France Télévisions is pivoting its international strategy, actively seeking to integrate global streaming giants into its production ecosystem. Manuel Alduy, the public broadcaster's head of cinema and international fiction, is spearheading this shift, aiming to replicate the long-standin...
The Stage · 2026-04-08 13:27:09 · Variety
Streaming and distribution powerhouse Mubi has locked in a strategic, multi-year co-financing alliance with Helsinki-based investment fund manager IPR.VC, creating a dedicated capital pipeline for prestige European auteur cinema. This is not a one-off deal but a structured partnership designed to fund a curated slate o...
The Vault · 2026-04-08 14:27:17 · Deadline
Streaming curator Mubi and Finnish investment firm IPR.VC have forged a multi-year strategic alliance to co-finance a slate of European films, directly challenging traditional studio models for arthouse cinema. The pact is designed to secure premium content for both theatrical release and exclusive global distribution ...
The Stage · 2026-04-09 08:56:51 · Variety
A major cross-continental media alliance has been formalized at the highest diplomatic level. Ego Productions, the premium French label within the Mediawan Group, and Seoul-based production company Flix Oven have signed a memorandum of understanding to jointly develop and produce films and series. The deal was cemented...