On July 25, 2024, Newen Studios announced it signed an agreement to acquire a majority stake in Johnson Production Group. This strategic acquisition is part of Newen Studio’s ambition to develop and acquire Global IP and further strengthen Newen’s position in the dynamic and highly resilient TV movie market following the majority stake acquired in Reel One in 2019.
Newen Studios operates as a subsidiary of TF1 Group and is well regarded in film and TV production and distribution in Europe. The company has a presence in all genres.
Johnson Production Group is focused on packaging, financing, and distribution of television content to networks, studios and streamers.
Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP advised one of the selling shareholders with a team consisting of Hugo-Pierre Gagnon, Yulia Yugay (Corporate), Shuli Rodal (Competition/Antitrust and Foreign Investment) and Manon Thivierge (Tax).
Key Contact
Partner, Corporate, Montréal
Team
Associate, Corporate, Montréal
Partner, Competition/Antitrust and Foreign Investment
Chair, Diversity Committee, Toronto
Partner, Tax, Montréal
