Anton Studios Takes Minority Stake in The Creatives
Anton Studios becomes a partner and investor in The Creatives, which is restructuring into a jointly owned holding company with Romain Bessi as CEO.
Anton Studios has agreed to take a minority position as a partner and investor in The Creatives, the company announced. The move comes as The Creatives transitions into a solidified company with a jointly owned holding structure.
Romain Bessi will remain CEO of The Creatives. All agreements for the deal are signed, and the company is ready to proceed, according to the announcement. The Creatives will be formally created at closing after technical steps expected to take a few months.
The Creatives was first founded in 2021 as a long-term strategic partnership. Bessi, who remains at the helm, led Newen Studios/Studio TF1 as chairman and CEO within the TF1 Group until 2024. He also served as group COO at Studiocanal and previously held roles as CFO for Canal+ channels in France and CEO for Canal+ in the Nordics.
Anton was created 15 years ago to implement a state financing deal for Studiocanal. The news was reported by Variety.
Quick answers
Who is the CEO of The Creatives?
Romain Bessi remains CEO of The Creatives.
What stake is Anton Studios taking in The Creatives?
Anton Studios is taking a minority position as a partner and investor.
When will The Creatives be formally created?
The Creatives will be formally created at closing after technical steps expected to take a few months.