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'Slumdog Millionaire' Sequel Rights Acquired by New Banner Bridge7

Variety
Story by Sahasranaman Ramachandran
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Slumdog Millionaire's triumphant return: New production powerhouse Bridge7 acquires rights to develop the Oscar-winning film's hotly anticipated sequel.
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  • Swati Shetty and former CAA agent Grant Kessman, the duo behind the newly formed production banner Bridge7, have secured the film sequel and TV rights to the 2008 Oscar-winning smash hit Slumdog Millionaire from the UK's Celador, the original production company.
  • With the global success and cultural impact of the first Slumdog Millionaire, this new installment is poised to be one of the most highly anticipated film events in recent memory, sure to generate major buzz across the industry.
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Swati Shetty, Grant Kessman, Bridge7, CAA, Celador, Film4, 'Slumdog Millionaire'
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