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Endeavor acquires stake in The Ink Factory

February 18, 2020

Endeavor Content has taken a minority stake in production company The Ink Factory.

Under the deal, the Killing Eve and Night Manager distributor is to set up a bespoke development fund for Ink Factory. The pact will specifically target the US market with high-end TV series developed out of Ink Factory’s U.S. outpost in Los Angeles.

Endeavor Content will have a formal first-look agreement covering both film and TV to sell forthcoming Ink Factory projects internationally. The partnership marks a step up in the long-running relationship between the two companies, cemented by Endeavor Content’s investment of both equity and development funding into Ink across US and international projects.

The two companies are also collaborating in new areas such as podcasts and other digital projects. Following completion of the deal, Chris Rice, co-president of Endeavor Content, will join the board of The Ink Factory.

Graham Taylor and Rice, co-presidents of Endeavor Content, said: “Telling global stories to a worldwide audience is the essence of Endeavor Content, and The Ink Factory is uniquely positioned to create content that does just that. We are excited for this next chapter of continued growth together and look forward to what’s to come.”

Simon and Stephen Cornwell, co-CEOs and founders at The Ink Factory, added: “Today marks a big moment in The Ink Factory’s progress. This partnership with Endeavor Content will help us accelerate our growth as an independent studio and will significantly enhance our US market presence. We look forward to building on the fruitful collaboration we have had with Endeavor Content since their inception as our sales partner on The Night Manager, and we are excited to enter the new decade with Chris, Graham and their brilliant team at our sides.”

 

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