From Cannes to Tokyo and London, Andrew Eborn’s Fake or Fact® prepares for international expansion through manga, television, gaming, publishing and live entertainment.
CANNES / TOKYO / LONDON – International broadcaster, renowned barrister, strategic business adviser and entertainment personality Andrew Eborn is embarking on an exciting new chapter in his extraordinary career as Zipang Inc. and Octopus TV Ltd announce a landmark worldwide licensing agreement that promises to transform his acclaimed television series, Andrew Eborn’s Fake or Fact®, into a global, multi-platform entertainment phenomenon.
The ambitious partnership, unveiled in connection with MIPCOM Cannes, represents a significant expansion of Eborn’s international entertainment presence, with plans to introduce his distinctive approach to questioning information to audiences across the world.
At the forefront of this groundbreaking venture is a manga adaptation of Fake or Fact®, featuring an illustrated version of Andrew Eborn himself. The project will bring the programme’s thought-provoking combination of entertainment, education and investigative curiosity to an entirely new generation through Japanese-inspired storytelling and a series of themed publications.
The agreement extends far beyond manga, encompassing international television broadcasting, digital streaming, computer gaming, publishing, merchandise, licensing, interactive entertainment and live experiences.
For Eborn, whose career has crossed the worlds of law, broadcasting, business and entertainment, the agreement marks another remarkable milestone in an already impressive international journey.
At a time when misinformation and disinformation dominate headlines and social media, Fake or Fact® challenges audiences to examine what they see, hear and believe. Rather than simply accepting conventional wisdom, Eborn encourages viewers to question everything, including the answers themselves.
The series combines intelligence, humour, curiosity and accessible entertainment, exploring subjects that challenge assumptions and encourage independent thinking.
Kiyofumi Kajiwara, CEO of Zipang Inc., expressed enthusiasm about the collaboration and its international potential.
“We are delighted to collaborate with Andrew Eborn and Octopus TV to bring Andrew Eborn’s Fake or Fact® to a global audience.”
Kajiwara also highlighted the companies’ successful history of working together and their shared ambition to expand the franchise across numerous entertainment platforms.
The manga adaptation will be among the partnership’s first major projects, introducing an illustrated Andrew Eborn to readers through publications exploring subjects ideally suited to the Fake or Fact® concept.
Eborn, President of Octopus TV Ltd and creator of Fake or Fact®, believes the international expansion arrives at a particularly important moment.
“We are living in an age plagued by misinformation,” Eborn explained.
He emphasized the importance of challenging the information people receive and encouraging audiences everywhere to develop a questioning mindset.
“I am honoured to work with Zipang to bring Fake or Fact® to a global stage, encouraging people everywhere to question everything.”
The international initiative will also showcase an impressive portfolio of Octopus TV programming, including The Andrew Eborn Show – In London Town Tonight, a vibrant unscripted television format combining conversation, entertainment and contemporary issues.
Broadcast from iconic London locations, including historic Frith Street and a floating studio on the River Thames, the programme brings together an eclectic collection of personalities, entertainers, innovators and influential voices.
Additional formats being presented for international opportunities include Andrew Eborn Devil’s Advocate / Common Ground, which encourages intelligent and respectful debate, and Andrew Eborn’s Book of Failure®, an inspirational concept exploring the relationship between setbacks, innovation and eventual success.
Together, these productions reflect Eborn’s belief that entertainment can do more than simply amuse audiences. It can challenge perceptions, inspire conversation and build bridges between cultures.
An internationally recognized lawyer, barrister, broadcaster, futurist and strategic adviser, Andrew Eborn has established himself as a distinctive personality across television, radio, podcasts and digital media. His combination of intellectual curiosity, quick wit and engaging presentation style has become a hallmark of his work.
His international media presence continues to grow as he brings together personalities from entertainment, politics, business and culture, creating conversations that are frequently unpredictable, entertaining and enlightening.
The collaboration with Zipang Inc. introduces exciting possibilities for international broadcasters, publishers, gaming developers, streaming services and entertainment companies seeking original intellectual property with global appeal.
With the manga edition leading the initiative, the partnership also opens the door to potential international adaptations and brand extensions that could introduce Fake or Fact® to audiences far beyond its original television format.
Perhaps most importantly, the agreement reflects a shared commitment to bringing thought-provoking entertainment to an increasingly interconnected world.
As Octopus TV and Zipang Inc. prepare to introduce their ambitious plans to international partners at MIPCOM Cannes, Andrew Eborn stands at the center of a creative expansion that connects traditional broadcasting with the rapidly evolving worlds of digital entertainment, interactive media and illustrated storytelling.
For a man whose professional life has been dedicated to challenging assumptions, examining possibilities and encouraging intelligent conversation, the next chapter promises to be particularly fascinating.
From the television screen to the pages of manga, from London to Tokyo and beyond, Andrew Eborn is taking his message around the world: Question everything.
Eileen Shapiro
World Star PR
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