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'Slumdog Millionaire' Sequel Rights Acquired by New Banner Bridge7

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Story by Sahasranaman Ramachandran
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Slumdog Millionaire sequel rights acquired by new production power duo at Bridge7, paving the way for a long-awaited follow-up to the Oscar-winning hit.
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  • Swati Shetty and former CAA agent Grant Kessman's newly formed banner Bridge7 has secured the sequel and TV rights to Slumdog Millionaire in a deal with original producer Celador, setting the stage for a potential franchise revival.
  • The 2008 Oscar-winning film Slumdog Millionaire, directed by Danny Boyle, was a global blockbuster that earned over $377 million at the box office - making this a high-stakes move for the new production company.
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Swati Shetty, Grant Kessman, Danny Boyle, Bridge7, CAA, Celador, Film4, Slumdog Millionaire
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