Zinc Media Group expands its footprint in the Middle East with the acquisition of WM Productions

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Zinc Media Group has agreed terms to acquire WM Productions (WMP Qatar), the Doha-based events and production company behind some of the Gulf’s most ambitious live experiences. WMP is an award-winning creative agency with over 15 years staging high-profile events, … Continued

Vista Group Confirms 2026 Outlook as Cloud and Payments Drive Cinema Tech Growth

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Vista Group International, a cinema and film technology specialist, says its 2026 financial guidance remains on track as it accelerates migration of major cinema clients to its Vista Cloud platform.   Source: https://www.theglobeandmail.com/investing/markets/markets-news/Tipranks/1694477/vista-group-confirms-2026-outlook-as-cloud-and-payments-drive-cinema-tech-growth/

Cygames acquires Japanese animation, VFX, and motion capture company credited on Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, Ninja Gaiden 4

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Pretty Derby and Granblue Fantasy developer Cygames has announced the acquisition of domestic 3DCG and VFX company Griot Groove, effective May 1, 2026. Cygames has acquired all of the latter’s shares, making it a wholly owned subsidiary. With a 31-year … Continued

Blackstone-backed event services provider Encore files for an estimated $500 million IPO

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Encore, which provides audiovisual and other production and venue services for B2B live events, filed on Friday with the SEC to raise up to an estimated $500 million in an initial public offering.   Source: https://www.renaissancecapital.com/IPO-Center/News/118241/Blackstone-backed-event-services-provider-Encore-files-for-an-estimated-$50