Snips Partners With Banijay Rights and BIG Media to Turn Library Titles Like ‘Big Brother’ and ‘Humans’ Into Short-Form, Vertical Episodes (EXCLUSIVE)

FilmNews newsroom brief · 45d ago · 1 min read · via variety.com

Digital startup Snips — which mines TV and film libraries to turn existing content into short-form, vertical (or “microseries”) fare — has sealed new deals with Banijay Rights and BIG Media to adapt some of their series and movies into minute-long episodes. Banijay Rights is the

The partnership between Snips, Banijay Rights, and BIG Media is a significant development in the content creation industry, particularly in the realm of short-form, vertical content. By adapting existing titles like 'Big Brother' and 'Humans' into microseries, Snips is capitalizing on the growing demand for bite-sized, easily digestible content that can be consumed on-the-go. This trend is driven by the increasing popularity of social media platforms and streaming services that cater to audiences with shorter attention spans.

The deal also highlights the evolving strategies of traditional media companies like Banijay Rights and BIG Media, which are now looking to breathe new life into their existing libraries. By partnering with innovative startups like Snips, they can tap into the lucrative short-form content market and reach new audiences. This move also underscores the importance of library content in today's media landscape, where the focus is shifting from creating new, original content to reimagining and re-releasing existing titles in new and innovative ways.

As the short-form content market continues to grow, it's worth watching how Snips and its partners will execute on these new adaptations. Will they be able to successfully translate the essence of 'Big Brother' and 'Humans' into minute-long episodes, or will they risk diluting the original content? Additionally, keep an eye on how other media companies respond to this trend and whether we'll see more partnerships between traditional players and innovative startups like Snips.

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