DAZN: launch of "DAZN Studios" to develop "global original content"

The OTT sports platform DAZN has announced the launch of "DAZN Studios", an arm dedicated to developing "global original content," on 19/01/2022.

"DAZN Studios will enhance the company's ability to create development deals, sell and license its original sport documentaries, series, and films, and explore new production opportunities," explained the British group, which operates in over 200 countries.

The programmes "Green Lions" (as part of a "World Cup Stories" collection), about the Cameroonian football team at the 1990 World Cup, "Maradona: The Fall" and "Ronnie", about Brazilian footballer Ronaldo, were among the new original content unveiled by DAZN the same day.

• "DAZN Studios will be a space where artists have the space to be creative and produce documentaries, series and films all in the world of sport," said Grant Best, EVP global commissioning & original content at DAZN.

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