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TBS Holdings invests in Megalis, a global visual effects studio
THE SEVEN, a TBS subsidiary studio for global strategy, strengthens its VFX production capabilities and readiness to deliver content to global markets.TBS Holdings, Inc. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo, President and CEO: Takashi Sasaki), is pleased to announce a significant capital investment in Megalis, Inc., a premier VFX production company known for its global talent and cutting-edge technology. Established in 2017 and based in Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, Megalis, Inc. is co-directed by CEOs Christophe Rodo and Jeffrey Dillinger. The company has earned acclaim for its exceptional VFX work in movies and dramas, cementing its status as one of the leaders in the industry.
In a parallel development, TBS Group's pioneering studio for global strategy, THE SEVEN, Inc., (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo, President Tatsuo Sugai), has forged a strategic partnership with Megalis. This collaboration marks a significant step forward in bolstering the company’s production capabilities.
These collaborations are pivotal to TBS Group's ambitious global strategy, as outlined in its long term vision, VISION 2030. By integrating Megalis's unparalleled expertise in VFX production with its own diverse entertainment portfolio, it aims to enhance its content's appeal on the global stage and expand its footprint.
Megalis: Global Talent and Technology
A global VFX production house, Megalis is a team of exceptional VFX creators from around the world. With offices in Tokyo and France, Megalis handles a broad spectrum of projects, including visual effects for movies and dramas, as well as 3DCG animated features and series, working with clients in Japan and around the world. The studio's visual production work on projects like the Netflix series ONI: Thunder God’s Tale, the winner of three Emmy Awards, is driving their growth of global acclaim. who spoke with PRENSARIO to give his assessment of the event.
THE SEVEN and Megalis Enter into a Strategic Partnership Agreement
THE SEVEN, the TBS Group’s studio for global strategy, has forged a strategic partnership with Megalis. This collaboration has been further enriched by Megalis's contribution of visual effects for projects developed in conjunction with THE SEVEN, including the Netflix live action series Yu Yu Hakusho and the feature film Zom 100: Bucket List of the Dead. THE SEVEN’s strategic partnership and TBS's investment in Megalis, mark a major step forward in the TBS Group’s commitment to bringing high-quality, visually compelling content to audiences worldwide.
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