Fox Corp. Doubles Down On Blockchain, Invests In Content Distribution Platform

by Wayne Friedman , August 25, 2021

Deepening its interest in one-of-a-kind digital media assets, Fox Corp. has made an investment in Eluvio, a management and distribution platform for digital content that exists on blockchain technology.

Eluvio Live is the company’s platform for publishers, providing 4K streaming and tickets for events with media marketplaces for artists including The Black Eyed Peas and Rita Ora.

Eluvio customers include Fox, MGM, and Sony Pictures Entertainment.

Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. But Eluvio says Fox Corp.'s investment marks the completion of its Series A round at a valuation of $100 million.

As part of the deal, Paul Cheesbrough, chief technology officer and president of digital for Fox Corp., will join Eluvio’s board of directors.

In May, Fox Entertainment and Bento Box Entertainment, Fox’s animation unit, entered the non-fungible token (NFT) business -- one-of-a-kind digital assets --- with the formation of Blockchain Creative Labs. The company started up a $100 million creator fund to identify opportunities.

NFTs are stored in a decentralized digital ledger called a blockchain, which certifies that digital assets are unique.

One of the first efforts will be around a dedicated digital marketplace for upcoming animated comedy TV show “Krapopolis,” from TV producer Dan Harmon.

Blockchain Creative Labs will manage and sell digital “Krapopolis” digital NFT goods -- one-of-a-kind character and background art with GIFs as well as “tokens” providing social experiences to fans.

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