3 June 2023, Bengaluru, India
After 16 years of operation, Creativeland Asia Networks has announced a significant deal for its subordinate Creativeland Studios that amount to a value exceeding UK £3 million (three million pounds). Creativeland Studios are subsequently a part of the deal between Creativeland Asia Networks (CLAN) and the London-based Creators Inc that looks to solidify its entry into international long and short content production. CLAN has reportedly acquired 62 percent of the London-based company, and it marks the expansion of CLAN’s global footprint aligned with its vision of building a global creative super ecosystem.
The latest deal introduces us to the emergence of Creativeland Studios in the market. As per the latest reports, Creativeland Asia Networks has launched Creativeland Studios to focus on the digital adventures the company hopes to work for. Creativeland Studios will handle the works related to the growth of CLAN’s long and short-format cinema and tv content offering. It will keep a high-value radar on the creation, production, and distribution of high-end films, documentaries, television series, and audio content. With the latest acquisition, Creativeland Studios is now managing two high-end titles in the production phase from the ten active ones that it has consolidated. There are talks of fifty more titles in its pipeline.
It is a significant deal for Creativeland Asia Networks, as the second party in the deal, that is Creators Inc, will be providing CLAN with many Oscar, Emmy & BAFTA-winning directors such as Guy Ritchie, Cary Joji Fukunaga, Sarah Gavron, Philip Barantini, Colin Tilley, Mark Osborne, and many others. Creators Inc is primarily a production house associated with the production of long and short-format content. Creators Inc has an impeccable roster of directors that have previously won many accolades for their works. Founded and led by Jani Guest, Creators Inc brings together industry-leading and award-winning specialists from advertising, film, and television to make a spot for itself at the top of the production market across all formats. With this deal, the doors are wide open for CLAN to make a step into the global index with competition from global players.
In a vision to make a safe haven for filmmakers and creators, Sajan Raj Kurup created Creativeland Studios to express their vision and bring their ideas and unique stories to viewers. This deal will help Sajan Raj in achieving his vision and support him in taking Creativeland Studios to the next level. With limitless possibilities, CLAN is set to extend its boundaries and take on the entertainment world.
With a deal of such significance, a few words from the man himself were inevitable.
Sajan Raj Kurup, the founder and chairman of Creativeland Asia Networks, said, “At Creativeland Asia – we are on a passionate journey to create a formidable creative infrastructure for the new world where media, technology, creativity, and humanity will come together to curate a more entertained life. The core strategic insight for this acquisition is to build on our ability to bring brands, content, and talent together – through a consolidated platform. Today, more than ever before, we recognize that content plays a pivotal role in keeping us connected, informed, and entertained.”
Jani Guest also had a few words to say on the completion of this magnificent deal. The founder and CEO of Creators Inc said, “Creators Inc. places its incredible directorial talent at the heart of the company. The partnership with Raj and CLA allows us to accelerate the development and production of stories – created by our talent – to entertain, move, and impact positive change. I could not have wished for a better partner as we move forward to achieve our shared visions and goals.”
Source – Exchange4media
