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variety. com > 2026 > biz > news > serena-williams-eva-longoria-milken-kevin-yorn-littlefield-1236751047

How Stars Leverage Themselves as Investors: Serena Williams, Eva Longoria and Kevin Yorn on Venture Capital, Vision and Dealmaking

2+ hour, 20+ min ago  (900+ words) Highlights from 2026 Milken Institute conference include Elisabeth Moss and Warren Littlefield on building a successful producing partnership Serena Williams delivered a bold statement during a Q&A session about her work in venture capital at the Milken Institute conference. "This…...

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variety. com > 2026 > film > news > vishal-bhardwaj-shaunak-sen-india-coproduction-fund-1236749424

Vishal Bhardwaj, Shaunak Sen to Mentor India Co-Production Fund (EXCLUSIVE)

1+ day, 16+ hour ago  (359+ words) Sen will also serve as executive producer on whichever project is ultimately selected for backing. The fund's jury brings together actor Imran Khan, filmmaker Arati Kadav (Cargo," Mrs"), All That Breathes" producer Aman Mann and festival director Aseem Chhabra. Humans…...

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variety. com > 2026 > music > news > avex-100-million-for-catalog-acquisitions-1236732678

Music Industry Moves: Avex Secures $100 Million for Catalog Acquisitions, Harry Chapin Estate Partners With Primary Wave

2+ week, 4+ day ago  (358+ words) Earlier this year, the company announced a publishing administration partnership with 16-time Grammy Award-winner " and Variety's Hitmakers 2025 songwriter of the year " Bruno Mars, commencing upon the completion of his current deal with BMG/Warner Chappell. It also announced a global…...

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variety. com > 2026 > digital > news > studio71-acquired-fixated-digital-creators-1236723701

Studio71 Sold to Fixated, Giving Company Network of 1, 000-Plus Digital Creators

3+ week, 4+ day ago  (471+ words) L. A. -based start-up Fixated has acquired creator media company Studio71, combining their respective talent representation, production, distribution, monetization capabilities and more under one roof. According to Fixated, the deal marks a major step in its strategy in its strategy to become a…...

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variety. com > 2026 > music > news > avex-music-group-partners-with-the-orchard-1236655081

Music Industry Moves: Avex Music Group Partners With the Orchard

3+ mon, 1+ week ago  (645+ words) Avex Music Group, the global music company of Japanese entertainment giant Avex helmed by CEO Brandon Silverstein, has partnered with the Orchard for distribution of all future releases in territories around the world. The first new music expected to be…...

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variety. com > 2026 > film > news > elevate-production-finance-privata-capital-indie-film-fund-1236723208

Elevate Production Finance and Privata Capital Join Forces on New Indie Film Fund (EXCLUSIVE)

1+ mon, 17+ hour ago  (326+ words) Variety Elevate Production Finance and Privata Capital Join Forces on New Indie Film Fund (EXCLUSIVE) A new media finance fund backed by Privata Capital will give Elevate Production Finance substantially greater firepower to lend to independent film and television productions…...

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variety. com > 2026 > tv > news > reelshort-ais-thailand-southeast-asia-launch-1236711145

Microdrama Platform Reel Short Teams With Thailand's AIS in First Southeast Asia Telco Deal

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (177+ words) Microdrama platform Reel Short has entered Southeast Asia through a partnership with Advanced Info Service (AIS), Thailand's leading 5 G network provider, tapping the country as a strategic base for broader expansion across the region. Joey Jia, CEO of Crazy Maple…...

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variety. com > 2026 > music > news > seeker-music-closes-267-million-abs-1236699752

Music Industry Moves: Seeker Music Closes $267 Million ABS to Grow Catalog; Warner Records Nashville Promotes Five and Hires One

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (663+ words) Bogart said, "This is an important moment for Seeker and for the music we champion. Together with M&G, we've created a home where songs and legacies get the respect they deserve " and this capital empowers us to move even…...

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variety. com > 2025 > digital > news > eros-innovation-150-million-ai-media-platform-1236587561

Eros Innovation Secures $150 Million, Expands AI-Media Platform (EXCLUSIVE)

5+ mon, 3+ week ago  (404+ words) Eros Innovation has closed approximately $150 million in capital and strategic acquisitions as the company accelerates its transformation into an AI-driven media and entertainment platform valued at $2 billion. The transactions include a $50 million primary investment led by Plenitude Capital and approximately…...

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variety. com > 2025 > film > news > story-syndicate-launches-multi-million-dollar-equity-fund-doc-films-series-1236585918

Story Syndicate Launches Multi-Million Dollar Equity Fund for Doc Films and Series (EXCLUSIVE)

5+ mon, 3+ week ago  (249+ words) A documentary about Bob Saget is currently being financed by the newly established fund Story Syndicate, the New York-based production house founded by Oscar and Emmy-winning documentary couple Dan Cogan and Liz Garbus, is launching a multi-million dollar equity fund…...