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Variety’s William Earl reports that Nashville management firm Odyssey Entertainment is expanding into production with Odyssey Originals, working alongside its King Jester and SickBird banners to develop creator-led shows and podcasts where talent retains full IP ownership.
Nashville management firm Odyssey Entertainment is expanding into production with Odyssey Originals, letting creators retain 100% ownership of the IP they develop. The unit works alongside existing banners King Jester (comedy) and SickBird Productions (podcasts, docs, digital series).
Aug 20DBA acquired V1sion Ventures, adding founder Alina Benun’s roster including Keith Lee to its creator management stable. The deal continues consolidation among talent management firms racing to build scale as creators push beyond social platforms into standalone businesses.
Aug 15Variety and YouTube will debut a creator showcase at TIFF on Sept. 10, premiering new shows from Mark Vins and Ziwe. It signals film festivals now treat top YouTube creators as legitimate premiere talent, not just digital sideshow acts.
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