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Dhar Mann’s creator studio lands deals with Disney, Fox and Samsung

The Ankler reports that creator Dhar Mann, whose studio produces five to seven hours of scripted content weekly across 75 sets, has struck deals with Disney, Fox Entertainment and Samsung TV.

Why it matters. Legacy studios now court creator-led shops like Dhar Mann’s for co-productions and licensing deals that they once dismissed as beneath traditional Hollywood.

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