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Weekly World News Studios raises $2.5M from six private investors to finance a six-episode comedy series co-created by Robert Ben Garant.

PRIVATEOct 23, 2026

Amount Raised

$2.5 Million

Round Type

Seed

Simi ValleyMedia And EntertainmentPublishingNews

Description

Weekly World News Studios secured $2.5 million in funding from six private investors to finance a new six-episode comedy series set in the world of the satirical tabloid. The project will be co-showrun by Robert Ben Garant and Cathy Shim, both known for their work on Reno 911!, with filming set to begin in February 2026 in Simi Valley, California. The comedy follows the reporters of Weekly World News as they pursue unconventional stories with complete seriousness. The producers plan to pitch the series to platforms and distributors once filmed footage is available.

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Company Information

Company

Weekly World News Studios

Location

Simi Valley, California, United States

About

Weekly World News is a satirical tabloid brand known for covering extraordinary stories including Bat Boy sightings, alien encounters, and Elvis reports. Originally published in print from 1979 to 2007, the brand has maintained an active social media presence since then. Weekly World News Studios now produces film and television content based on the tabloid's library, including comedy series and documentaries. The studio is developing a slate of projects including a live-action Bat Boy series and various comedic adaptations.

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