Cineverse, Studiocanal, Netflix Japan, Anonymous Content

Cineverse and Bloody Disgusting acquired Wolf Creek: Legacy, the third installment in the slasher franchise. John Jarratt returns as Mick Taylor, terrorizing American tourists. Directed by Sean Lahiff, and produced by Greg McLean, it releases fall 2026.

Studiocanal is making some promotions in their higher-ups. Former UK CEO Alex Hamilton has been appointed as the company’s Chief International Officer, with Katheryn Needham, previously Managing Director, will be filling the CEO role. Hamilton, in his new position, will oversee direct distribution and operations across the company’s nine territories as well as the kids and family business. Last year’s Studiocanal releases include some major titles like Paddington In Peru, We Live In Time, and The Apprentice, among many others.

With over a decade now at Netflix, Japan has surpassed 10 M members, leading the streamer to expand upon its Japanese content, adding a trio of unscripted series to its slate.

Billed as the streamer’s first survival reality series, Final Draft, which will feature former professional athletes who compete in near-impossible competitions for a 30 M prize pot.

Described as a “wildly authentic romance reality show, Badly in Love will follow outsiders who risk everything for the ones they love.

Welcome, Now Get Lost is a comedy format shot that sees comedians navigating a most unwelcoming village.

Anonymous Content has partnered with well-established German banner BTF (Bildundtonfabrik), kicking off with Death and the Penguin, an upcoming film adaptation from director Ari Folman (The Congress). The joint venture furthers Anonymous’ strategy of building alliances with local producers in key territories worldwide. Some BTF credits include How to Sell Drugs Online (2019) for Netflix and Pauline (2024) for Disney+.