EIKON Acquires Masterwords

Strengthening Global Scripting Capabilities

[Burbank, California], [02.02.2026] – EIKON Group, a leading global provider of technology-enabled content services, including localization, QC, mastering, and distribution for the media and entertainment industry, today announced the acquisition of Masterwords, a theatrical scripting service provider with a 40-year track record of delivering high-quality scripting services to Hollywood studios.

The acquisition represents a strategic expansion of EIKON’s language and localization capabilities, further strengthening its ability to deliver scale alongside the highest-quality scripting services for theatrical and streaming markets. A key component of EIKON’s ongoing technology and software strategy is the inclusion of top-tier, people-driven skill sets that enable highly effective, technology and AI powered services. Masterwords is a strong strategic fit.

Masterwords has a long history of delivering exceptional scripting services to major Hollywood studios. Founded in 1986, the company has led the way in delivering high-quality work for some of the industry’s most recognized franchises, including Star Wars, Mission: Impossible, James Bond, and SpongeBob SquarePants, as well as feature films such as Avatar, Gladiator II, Transformers, and Top Gun.

Through this acquisition, EIKON strengthens its flourishing scripting offering, adding significant experience and expertise from a leading provider in the market.

“We are delighted to welcome Sandi, Eric, and the wider Masterwords team to the EIKON Group,” said Richard Fish, COO, EIKON. “This acquisition aligns strongly with our strategy to build and scale high-value services that deliver quality with precision. Masterwords brings an exceptional editorial team with deep experience and integrity in scripting, and we are excited to bring that expertise into EIKON as we continue to grow.”

“It’s a great fit for us,” said Sandi Raspante, CEO, Masterwords. “Joining EIKON Group allows us to become part of one of the most highly regarded localization and mastering providers in the world. This transaction enables Masterwords to deliver our core services within a larger organization, providing end-to-end servicing while maintaining the quality, flexibility, and client focus that has defined our business for more than four decades. There is no other company we would have chosen for this partnership. EIKON’s reputation is second to none, and it was important for us to align with a forward-looking partner that can take our expertise to the next level.”

The Masterwords team and leadership will continue to operate as part of EIKON, ensuring continuity for clients while benefiting from increased investment, advanced technology, and expanded global reach.

This acquisition underscores EIKON’s ongoing commitment to delivering comprehensive, technology-enabled content services that support content owners operating across borders, languages, and cultures.

About EIKON

EIKON Group provides a full service and technology provision to media and entertainment companies across episodic content, features, and marketing, including Localization, Mastering, QC, Editorial, and Censorship. EIKON partners with the leading streaming platforms, major studios, and global content owners to deliver their most valuable shows and content with unparalleled precision and quality. With state-of-the-art facilities in Burbank, Soho, and Sydney, EIKON is recognized as a leading global provider of editorial and technical services within the media and entertainment industry.

About Masterwords

Masterwords is a post-production service provider in the motion picture industry, creating highly regardedannotated dialogue lists, subtitle/spotting lists, and combined continuities for feature films and trailers. Our lists ensure consistency and quality of translations and localizations, enabling audiences throughout the world to enjoy the finer nuances of each film. Over 40 years, Masterwords has worked with Paramount, DreamWorks, 20th Century (Fox), Universal, Walt Disney, Sony, MGM, and directly with Woody Allen and Steven Soderbergh for several decades.