Fremantle, Graphic Novel Publisher AWA Studios Strike Development Deal for TV Projects

variety.com:

Manori Ravindran International EditorFremantle has struck a strategic development deal with AWA Studios, the film and television division of AWA (Artists, Writers & Artisans).The deal will allow Fremantle and AWA Studios to collaborate and co-develop a slate of TV projects based on AWA’s expanding IP library.

The graphic fiction publisher and entertainment studio was founded in 2018 by Marvel alumni Bill Jemas and Axel Alonso, and Jon Miller.Under the pact, the two companies will collaborate closely on “all aspects” of the partnership, with Fremantle leading on raising production finance and funding the development of projects.

Fremantle will also run studio efforts and execute physical productions as well as handle international distribution for all projects launched.

AWA is backed by James Murdoch’s Lupa Systems, SISTER, and Lightspeed Venture Partners. In early 2021, the company established AWA Studios, its Film and TV division, helmed by Hollywood veteran Zach Studin as president, who will oversee the partnership with Fremantle.Since its 2021 launch, AWA Studios has launched a film adaptation of Bryan Edward Hill’s graphic novel “Chariot,” which was acquired by Warner Bros.