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Legendary Entertainment has sold a $150 million minority stake to Tokyo Broadcasting System as part of\u00a0a non-exclusive agreement to source and develop Japanese IP.<\/p>\n
The remaining equity continues to be owned by Legendary management and funds managed by affiliates of Apollo, who remain equal control shareholders of the business.<\/p>\n
The deal, which will support both companies\u2019 plans for global expansion, brings together the \u201cDune,\u201d \u201cMonsterverse\u201d and \u201cMinecraft\u201d studio\u2019s development, product and marketing expertise with TBS\u2019 content production capabilities and respected and established reputation in the Japanese market.<\/p>\n
The move comes as Legendary is already producing several projects based on Japanese IP across both theatrical and episodic, including\u00a0\u201cGodzilla x Kong: Supernova,\u201d\u00a0\u201cMonarch: Legacy of Monsters,\u201d\u00a0\u201cStreet Fighter,\u201d which recently wrapped production;\u00a0\u201cGundam,\u201d which is now in pre-production;\u00a0\u201cDrops of God\u201d\u00a0Season 2, as well as the previously produced\u00a0\u201cPok\u00e9mon: Detective Pikachu.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cFor decades, TBS has played a central role working with all members of the creative ecosystem in Japan, from multiple publishers to animators to writers and artists. Its position within the local market presents exciting opportunities for collaboration,\u201d Legendary Entertainment CEO Josh Grode said in a statement. \u201cWe look forward to working with TBS to broaden our relationships in Japan and to help expand the global reach of its rich IP to the rest of the world in a manner that respects and honors the talented creators.\u201d<\/p>\n
TBS maintains one of Japan\u2019s most extensive networks of entertainment companies and rights-holders, operating across broadcast networks, streaming platforms and production studios. Its global strategy studio division, The Seven, is responsible for global titles including Netflix\u2019s \u201cAlice in Borderland\u201d and \u201cYu Yu Hakusho.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cWe are thrilled to partner with Legendary, a world-class studio with a remarkable track record of history-making global hits. Legendary\u2019s exceptional creativity and their proven ability to build and expand IPs into worldwide franchises will be an indispensable driving force to our global strategy,\u201d TBS Hodlings board director and chief growth officer Yayoi Nakatani added. \u201cWith a focus on TBS\u2019s global strategy studios, \u2018The Seven\u2019 and \u2018The Seven US\u2019\u2014which recently received a 180,000,000 USD capital increase\u2014 we will accelerate content investment and TBS Group\u2019s creators will continue to deliver world-class content to global audiences.\u201d<\/p>\n
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