ViacomCBS, Leone Film Group production deal
July 19, 2021
VIS, a division of ViacomCBS, and the Leone Film Group, an independent Italian leading production and distribution company, have signed a long-term agreement for the co-production of audiovisual projects and content.
As part of its commitment to investing in quality content as a strategic lever to generate value for all platforms globally, VIS is bolstering its production capacities in Europe by tapping into the creativity and talent in Italy.
“We are thrilled to launch this important agreement between VIS and Leone Film Group, a leading company in Italy,” said Laura Abril, SVP & Head of VIS EMEA and Asia. “At VIS we continue to collaborate with the most talented content creators around the world and this agreement aligns perfectly to our strategy. We can’t wait for these stories to come to life and reach the homes of our global audiences”.
“We are very proud to announce this important agreement with VIS, leading producer of premium global content,” said Raffaella Leone, CEO of Leone Film Group. “Together, we look forward to delivering original and innovative Italian projects distinguished by an international quality that will appeal to viewers everywhere and have the potential to be distributed worldwide.”
More news on the projects will be announced in the near future. All co-produced content will be distributed directly or indirectly through third parties by ViacomCBS Networks Italy.