108 Media Buying Malaysian Producer Revolution Media
variety.comPatrick Frater Asia Bureau ChiefLondon- and Singapore-based 108 Media has announced plans to acquire Malaysian film and TV production firm Revolution Media (previously Ideate Media).
Led by Zainir Aminullah, Revolution was founded in 2013 and underwent a management buy-out in 2019. Since then, it has developed and produced series such as “Dirk Gently’s Holistic Detective Agency” and “The Ghost Bride” for Netflix and hit local genre films “Tombirou” and “May The Devil Take You.” In a statement, 108 Media (UK) said that it will assume Revolution Media’s current slate and staff.
It will invest funds to grow the production company’s current capabilities, further develop and acquire premium IP in scripted entertainment, and help diversify Revolution into factual and unscripted content for brand and ad-sales partnerships.
Aminullah will work directly with 108 Media’s CEO Abhi Rastogi based in the U.K. and Singapore-based Justin Deimen, president (production), on corporate alignments and business development across APAC.
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