Overview
- Big Shot announced a first-look theatrical distribution deal with Sony Pictures for animated and hybrid live-action features.
- The company acquired rights to Kay Thompson and Hilary Knight’s Eloise at the Plaza for multi-platform development.
- Deadline reports roughly $100 million in strategic investment from Greycroft, Sony, MarcyPen Capital Partners, ValueAct Capital and CAA.
- Initial digital releases are planned as soon as this summer to measure audience engagement before long-form commitments.
- Big Shot named Matthew Johnson and David Hernand as legal counsel, and Robbins brings experience from Nickelodeon, AwesomenessTV and Paramount.