Sippy Films, the Indian studio behind the iconic film "Sholay," announced plans to expand its legacy intellectual properties (IPs) across various platforms, including animation, microdramas, gaming, and merchandising. This multi-format strategy is backed by investor Kuberans Tech Ventures, according to Variety.
The studio's initiative, spearheaded by custodian Shehzad Sippy and Kuberans director Je, aims to capitalize on the enduring popularity of "Sholay" and other properties like "Shaan." The rollout strategy reflects a growing trend in the entertainment industry to leverage established IPs across diverse media formats to reach wider audiences.
In other entertainment news, Netflix Japan's unscripted slate is being led by the success of the LGBTQ dating series "The Boyfriend." Ota Dai, who oversees the streamer's Japan unscripted division, credited the show's success to a deliberate rejection of conventional reality television, according to Variety.
Meanwhile, the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) is on the rise among Indian screenwriters, as revealed by a TulseaOrmax report, according to Variety. This trend highlights the growing influence of AI in the creative process, though concerns about pay and credit gaps persist.
Elsewhere, a BBC reporter's laptop was hacked via the AI coding platform Orchids, exposing a cybersecurity vulnerability. This platform, popular with major companies, allowed a researcher to inject malicious code, raising concerns about the risks of granting AI deep access to computer systems, according to Hacker News. The company has not yet commented on the incident.
In the gaming world, a new "Untitled John Wick Game" starring Keanu Reeves is in development by Saber Interactive, with input from the film's director, Chad Stahelski, according to BBC Technology. The game, expected to be a prequel, will feature Reeves' voice and likeness, aiming to capture the film's action and choreography. The game was revealed at a PlayStation showcase alongside other game announcements.
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