ESPAT Studios Partners with 9B Collective and Bright Winter Studios

**MEDIA ALERT**
**January 23, 2025**

ESPAT Studios Partners with 9B Collective and Bright Winter Studios to Revolutionize the Content Creation Experience

ESPAT TV is thrilled to announce 9B Collective and Bright Winter Studio has joined the ESPAT Collective. This groundbreaking partnership with 9B Collective and Bright Winter Studios, aimed at creating innovative integrated experiences that redefine the way audiences consume and interact with their favorite content (ie: music, festival, film, digital, programming, EdTech, etc). Together, these two powerhouse studios are set to join the ESPAT Collective, which consists of Ridley Scott Creative Group, The Famous Group, Inworld AI, Elite Edge, Zoic Studios, PRG (world’s largest technology and innovations company), Petrol Ad, Unbridl Studios, Screenvision and Enthusiast Gaming. push the boundaries of creativity and technology in the development, production and design industries.

9B Collective is led by Hollywood actor Aldis Hodge (Cross on Prime, Black Adam, Hidden Figures, etc), concept artist Michael Uwandi (Marvel, Epic, Lucasfilms, Skydance, Electronic Arts) and concept artist Phillip Boutte Jr. (Black Panther, Super Bowl Halftime Show, Marvel, X-men, DC Universe, Man Of Steel, etc). Most recently working with costume design with Wicked.

Bright Winter Studios is led by Danar Worya and Michael Uwandi. Bright Winter has played integral roles, as visual and concept artists, in the following films: Transformer: Rise of the Beasts, The Last of Us, Shazam! Fury of the Gods, Marvel Studios MOONKNIGHT, etc.

The collaboration will leverage ESPAT Studios extensive resources and market reach, combined with Initiative Studio's fresh perspectives and cutting-edge design philosophy.

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ESPAT TV, as a collective, is most recognized for its work with the NFL Playoffs and Super Bowl (on Nickelodeon), developers and creative design artists for record breaking music performances within video game environments (Travis Scott/Fortnite, Lil Nas X/Roblox, Post Malone/Pokémon, etc), and Halo: The Series (Paramount+).  This partnership aims to develop new production, concept, design and development experiences that are not only immersive but also a merge of entertainment, appealing to a broad audience.

**Key Highlights of the Partnership:**

- **Innovative Development:** Combining talent and technology to create unique content viewing experiences (music festivals, traditional sports, programming, utilizing gaming innovations).

- **Commitment to Quality:** ESPAT Collective is comprised of best-in-class studios domestically and globally, ensuring the highest-quality production, storytelling and creative standards.

9B Collective & Bright Winter Studios joining of the ESPAT Collective is set to kick off immediately, with both teams working closely to share ideas, resources, and creativity. More information about upcoming projects and initiatives will be shared in the coming months.

**About ESPAT TV & Studios:**
ESPAT is a design, development and creative studio building connections through storytelling and entertainment, utilizing next-generation technologies. ESPAT is the home of creative storytellers, concept innovators, cultural insights & premium production.

**About 9B Collective:**
9B Collective is the first black-owned concept art studio, made up primarily of BIPOC artists, founded by Mike Uwandi, Phillip Boutte Jr., and Aldis Hodge. 9B was created to provide a shift in the Entertainment landscape by helping creators with authentic storytelling and creativity.

**About Bright Winter Studio:**
BRIGHT WINTER STUDIO is a production powerhouse of artists, creatives and producers who build worlds and craft unforgettable stories. We specialize in visual development for animation, film/TV, games and music. Projects include Love Death + Robots, Red Dead Redemption 2, Marvel’s Captain America: Brave New World, Marvel’s Black Panther, League of Legends, and more. In addition, we’ve worked with industry-leading names such as: Marvel, Disney, Warner Bros, Netflix, HBO, Riot Games, and Epic Games.

For further information, press only: Dante Simpson, [email protected]