Microsoft Launches New Xbox Division XP to Expand Film and TV Ventures
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Microsoft Corp.'s Xbox unit is formalizing its film and TV foray with a new division focused on expanding the video-game giant’s franchises into other media.
The new division, called 'XP,' will manage four non-gaming investment areas: Xbox Pictures for film and TV, Xbox Products, Xbox Places, and Xbox Partnerships, consolidating various existing efforts under one umbrella.
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“Microsoft Corp.’s Xbox unit is formalizing its film and TV foray with a new division focused on expanding the video-game giant’s franchises into other media.”
Bloomberg — Microsoft Expands Xbox’s Movie, TV Ambitions With New Division“Xbox is launching a new division, called "XP," that's dedicated to Xbox experiences that aren't video games, including films and TV adaptations, consumer products, live events, and partnerships with creators and brands.”
The Verge — Xbox is launching a new film and TV division“Xbox is launching a film, TV, and experiences division called XP”
quartz — Xbox is launching a film, TV, and experiences division called XP
SupportCorroborates it
“The Verge: Xbox launches XP, a unit that will manage four non-gaming “investment areas”: Xbox Pictures for film and TV, Xbox Products, Xbox Places, and Xbox Partnerships — Xbox's”
techmeme — Xbox launches XP, a unit that will manage four non-gaming "investment areas": Xbox Pictures for film and TV, Xbox Products, Xbox Places, and Xbox Partnerships (The Verge)
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- Oct 8, 12:11 PM — Microsoft Launches New XP Division to Expand Xbox's Film and TV Ventures (2/2)