Tag: Film and TV

BusinessstartupsOct 9, 2026

Sipur Studios Opens London Office and Boards Olivier Dahan's 'Nana'

Following Shari Redstone's high-profile sale of Paramount Global to Skydance in 2024, she has embarked on an unexpected new venture as chair of Sipur, an Israel-based film and television studio. Co-founded seven years ago by Emilio Schenker and Gideon Tadmor, Sipur is now expanding its global footprint by opening a new office in London. Alongside this strategic geographic expansion, the studio has announced major international projects, including boarding director Olivier Dahan's upcoming film 'Nana'. With recent leadership additions such as president Ludovic Attal from Amazon MGM Studios, Sipur aims to solidify its reputation for producing high-end international co-productions on modest budgets.

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Entertainmentfilm-tvOct 8, 2026

Xbox is launching a new film and TV division

Xbox is establishing a brand-new division called 'XP,' focusing entirely on non-gaming experiences. This includes film and television adaptations, consumer products, and live events. While various teams across Xbox have previously handled these initiatives individually, the new structure centralizes all non-gaming efforts under one unified department.

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BusinessstartupsOct 6, 2026

AI Studio Authors First Launches With $10M to Adapt Books

A new startup named Authors First has launched with $10 million in backing to help authors adapt their books into screen adaptations. Founded by private equity veteran Robert Hamwee, the company aims to empower science-fiction and fantasy writers. The startup utilizes artificial intelligence tools to ensure that screen adaptations remain as close as possible to the authors' original creative visions. This move highlights the growing intersection of generative technology and traditional media production.

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