1‑2 Special Acquires North American Rights to Cannes Critics’ Week Grand Prize Winner ‘La Gradiva’
New York‑based distributor 1‑2 Special has secured all North American distribution rights to Marine Atlan’s debut feature ‘La Gradiva’, the Grand Prize winner at Cannes Critics’ Week. The acquisition, negotiated by mk2 on behalf of the filmmakers, will see the film released in theaters across North America at a later date. Deal terms were not disclosed.
BBC Acquires Rights to Agatha Christie’s Hercule Poirot for TV Adaptation
The BBC announced it has secured the television rights to Agatha Christie’s detective Hercule Poirot after a competitive bidding process. The network plans to produce at least three seasons, with the first slated for release in the second half of...
FanCode Acquires Exclusive Global Broadcast Rights for SAFF Women’s Championship 2026
FanCode, an Indian sports streaming platform, announced it has secured exclusive global broadcast rights for the SAFF Women’s Championship 2026, scheduled in Goa from May 25 to June 6. The agreement with the South Asian Football Federation expands FanCode’s football portfolio and...
Shamrock Capital Raises $813M for Its Fourth Content Acquisition Fund
Shamrock Capital, a private equity firm focused on media, entertainment and communications, announced that it has raised $813 million for its fourth content acquisition fund. The fund will be used to invest in content-related assets and companies. The raise was...
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Amazon Spends $75M to Acquire and Promote Documentary 'Melania'
Amazon's streaming division, Amazon MGM Studios, paid roughly $75 million to license and promote the documentary 'Melania', which earned $16 million worldwide. The deal includes $35 million for licensing and $40 million for marketing and promotion. The acquisition was disclosed in a May 2026 interview...
BMI to Acquire Soundmouse From Orfium
US performing rights organization BMI announced it will acquire cue‑sheet management platform Soundmouse from Orfium, funding the transaction with operating cash. The deal, announced on May 19, 2026, is expected to close mid‑2026 and will create the largest global cue‑sheet database,...
Superfast Invests ₩11.1 Billion in Indie Games to Discover Global Super IPs
Superfast announced a corporate investment of ₩11.1 billion (≈$8.5 million) to support indie game developers and discover global IPs. The program includes a demo day in June and offers funding, publishing, marketing, and infrastructure support to selected developers. The initiative aims to...
Pophouse Acquires Tina Turner Catalog and NIL Rights
Swedish firm Pophouse has completed the acquisition of the late singer Tina Turner's music catalog and name, image, and likeness (NIL) rights. The deal aims to develop the IP through live experiences, streaming, and other initiatives to introduce her legacy...
UK Global Screen Fund Backs Disruptive Element Films with Undisclosed Funding for Thailand Slate
Disruptive Element Films announced it has secured undisclosed funding from the UK Global Screen Fund to support its global expansion and a slate of four feature films to be produced in Thailand, starting with the martial‑arts drama "Nak Muay" executive‑produced...
Amazon MGM Acquires Worldwide Rights to Will Smith Thriller 'Supermax' For $70M
Amazon MGM has acquired the worldwide rights to the upcoming action thriller 'Supermax', starring Will Smith, from Miramax in a deal reportedly worth $70M. The film, directed by David Gordon Green, will debut on Prime Video, marking Smith's first original...
BFI Distribution Acquires Rafael Manuel’s Debut Feature *Filipiñana* From Magnify
BFI Distribution announced it has acquired the rights to the debut feature *Filipiñana* from Magnify for theatrical release in the UK and Ireland. The film, directed by Rafael Manuel, premiered at Sundance 2026 and is slated for an autumn 2026...
Telefilms Acquires Commercialization and Exhibition Rights to Flex Fight Series MMA Events
Telefilms announced a strategic agreement to acquire the commercialization and exhibition rights for Flex Fight Series, adding at least 15 live MMA events per year to its catalog. The deal expands Telefilms' offering beyond film into live sports, targeting younger...
Skyline Media Acquires Worldwide Sales Rights to ‘The 10th House’
Vietnam-based Skyline Media has secured the worldwide sales rights to the upcoming folk‑horror film ‘The 10th House’ from ProductionQ. The acquisition will be presented to buyers at the Cannes Film Market, expanding Skyline Media’s portfolio of Asian horror titles. The...
Sony Music Publishing to Acquire Recognition Music Group Catalog for $3.5B-$4B
Sony Music Publishing announced an agreement to acquire the entire catalog of Recognition Music Group, containing over 45,000 songs, from Blackstone-managed funds. Bloomberg estimates the transaction value at $3.5-$4 billion, and the deal is subject to customary closing conditions. The...
FanCode Secures Exclusive Streaming Rights for Unity Cup 2026
Indian sports streaming platform FanCode announced that it has acquired exclusive digital streaming rights for the Unity Cup 2026, a senior men's football tournament to be held in London. The deal, disclosed on May 8, 2026, gives FanCode sole rights...