MANGA MILESTONE
Viz Media, a number one manga and anime platform, has greenlit an anime adaptation of Keigo Shinzo‘s acclaimed manga “Hirayasumi,” partnering with Shogakukan-Shueisha Productions. Manufacturing +h. (“The Orbital Kids,” “Useless Useless Demon’s Dededede Destruction”) will deal with animation duties.
The slice-of-life sequence, which debuted in “Weekly Large Comedian Spirits” in 2021 and launched in English by Viz in 2024, has moved 1.1 million copies worldwide throughout six volumes. The manga follows 29-year-old Hiroto Ikuta, a carefree protagonist navigating life with out standard ambitions.
“Hirayasumi” has swept main awards together with the 2021 Kagayake! Bros Comedian Awards Grand Prize, the twenty seventh Tezuka Osamu Cultural Prize Grand Prize, and Italy’s Lucca Comics & Video games 2024 Greatest Ongoing Comedian honor. A live-action adaptation can be in improvement.
FINANCE FOCUS
BBC Studios has appointed Amanda Jones as chief monetary officer, elevating her from interim CFO. Jones will be part of the BBC Studios government committee and BBC’s business board in August, reporting to CEO Tom Fussell.
Jones brings intensive media finance expertise from Sky, ITV, Emap, and most just lately as CFO of Kantar Worldpanel, the place she remodeled the finance perform and supported complete change initiatives.
“As BBC Studios seeks to develop its enterprise in a extremely difficult market, Amanda can be instrumental in serving to us drive the enterprise ahead,” mentioned Fussell.
“I’m delighted to be becoming a member of BBC Studios at such a pivotal level on its journey,” Jones added.
Jones succeeds Lorraine Burgess, who’s stepping down after becoming a member of in 2021.
CLASSIC COMEBACK
Waheeda Rehman, Guru Dutt in “Chaudhvin Ka Chand”
NFDC-NFAI/Extremely
Extremely Media & Leisure Group, in affiliation with Nationwide Movie Growth Company–Nationwide Movie Archive of India, will current a India-wide theatrical retrospective of Guru Dutt‘s restored classics from Aug. 8-10, marking the legendary filmmaker’s one hundredth delivery anniversary.
Over 250 cinemas throughout India will display screen newly restored 4K variations of “Pyaasa,” “Aar Paar,” “Chaudhvin Ka Chand,” “Mr. & Mrs. 55,” and “Baaz.”
“Guru Dutt’s movies are timeless masterpieces which have influenced generations of filmmakers and audiences alike,” mentioned Sushilkumar Agrawal, MD and CEO, Extremely Media and Leisure Group.
“Restoring Guru Dutt’s movies goes far past reviving previous reels. It’s about safeguarding a priceless legacy that defines the soul of Indian cinema,” added Prakash Magdum, MD, NFDC.
The movies had been restored beneath the Nationwide Movie Heritage Mission.
DRAMA DUO
Globalsphere Studios, the three way partnership led by MediaHub‘s Kerim Emrah Turna and Geophil‘s Robin Philip, has begun manufacturing on its second authentic Turkish drama sequence, “Aşka Mahkum” (English: “Bitter Justice”), a co-production with India’s Shemaroo Leisure.
Following the success of debut title “Alaca” (45′ x 120), launched in 2024, which hit key viewership milestones with offers overlaying Europe, Latin America, and APAC, the brand new sequence will premiere at Mipcom 2025 with a first-look screening.
“Bitter Justice” follows a tragic development accident that leaves businessman Noyan Demir’s spouse gravely injured and their unborn youngster misplaced. The sequence explores energy, revenge, and redemption as security officer Memduh’s daughter Dünya is pressured into servitude, quietly combating for justice.