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VIZ Media and The Gotham Group Launch Film and Television Adaptation Deal
8/7/2026, 1:03:19 AM
New Partnership for Film and Television Adaptations
VIZ Media, a leading global producer of anime, manga and original graphic novels, has entered a collaboration with The Gotham Group to develop film and television projects drawn from VIZ’s library of original intellectual property. The agreement covers the VIZ Originals graphic-novel imprint and the studio’s flagship animated franchise RWBY. The Gotham Group, whose past productions include *Percy Jackson and the Olympians*, *The Maze Runner* franchise and the biopic *Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere*, will identify and package these titles for adaptation.
RWBY Franchise Overview
RWBY, created by the late Monty Oum and launched in 2013, is recognized as the first anime series produced in the United States and the first Western-produced anime to be dubbed and released in Japan. The series has accumulated more than 350 million views worldwide and has expanded into publishing, video games, consumer products and multiple spin-offs, including *RWBY: Ice Queendom* and two Justice League × RWBY crossover films.
Key Executives
- Brad Woods – President and CEO, VIZ Media.
- Ellen Goldsmith-Vein – Founder and CEO, The Gotham Group.
Official Statements
“From the beginning, our vision for RWBY has been to build a global franchise that connects with fans across every medium,” — Brad Woods, President and CEO VIZ Media — Brad Woods emphasized the company’s aim to
“We are thrilled to be working with the iconic VIZ on RWBY and beyond,” — The Gotham Group’s Founder — Ellen Goldsmith-Vein expressed enthusiasm for the partnership, noting that The Gotham Group is
Reach and Potential Impact
The collaboration seeks to translate RWBY’s existing 350 million-view global audience into new film and television formats, extending the franchise’s reach to broader markets. By pairing VIZ Media’s extensive catalog of original IP with The Gotham Group’s adaptation expertise, the partners aim to deliver fresh storytelling opportunities that appeal to both existing fans and new viewers worldwide.
