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Funko Partners With Rideback and Spuree for Film and TV Development

The partnership pairs Rideback’s franchise pedigree with Spuree’s AI tools to expand Funko’s brands into screen storytelling.

Overview

  • Rideback and Spuree will serve as Funko’s content partners on original projects across animation, hybrid, live-action, scripted and unscripted formats.
  • The companies say the collaboration aims to build scalable franchises rooted in Funko’s fan-focused IP and engagement.
  • Specific titles and release plans have not been announced, with project details promised in future updates.
  • Funko CEO Josh Simon and Rideback leaders Jonathan Eirich and Michael LoFaso framed the deal as combining creative development with AI-enabled production workflows.
  • A long-in-development Funko Pop feature at Warner Bros. is referenced in coverage as potentially progressing, though no official project confirmation has been issued.