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Moonbug Vets Jiella Esmat, Karine Ahton on The Ambitious Plans for Their New London-Based Kids and Teen IP Firm 8 Lions


8 Lions will balance a data-driven approach and the entertainment experience of its launch team to grow and develop new IPs.

Prior to this week’s official launch, 8 Lions repped the YouTuber channel Cosmic Kids in negotiating its first TV series, “Jamie’s Yoga Adventures,” commissioned as a Sky Original. Esmat and Ahton: At the outset, 8 Lions will facilitate connections and drive growth for traditional production companies and creator-led IP owners through distribution, co-productions, merchandising and beyond. Our experience spans everything from blockbuster Hollywood franchises to creator-led, YouTube-first properties across all models — from free-to-air and pay TV distribution and carriage deals to theatrical releases and on-demand formats (SVOD, AVOD, TVOD, EST, FAST).

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