Iyuno
Corporate brand
UnclaimedA global media-localization company providing subtitling, dubbing, translation, and related language services for entertainment companies.
Last updated August 24, 2026
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Overview
Iyuno is a global media-localization company serving the entertainment industry. Its principal activities include subtitling, translation, dubbing, and other language-versioning services used to prepare films, television programs, streaming titles, and other audiovisual content for audiences in different markets. The company operates through an international network of offices and production facilities, with its headquarters in Burbank, California, and locations in approximately 35 countries. The present Iyuno organization grew out of the combination of Iyuno Media Group and SDI Media. SDI Media traces part of its corporate history to Svensk Text, a Swedish subtitling business that became associated with Modern Times Group in 1990. Modern Times Group later sold SDI Media to Warburg Pincus in 2004. The business was subsequently acquired by Elevation Partners in 2007 and expanded its competitive position through the 2008 acquisition of Visiontext from Ascent Media. In 2015, Japanese media company Imagica Robot Holdings, together with Sumitomo Corporation and the Cool Japan Fund, acquired SDI Media. Iyuno Media Group announced in January 2021 that it had agreed to acquire all of SDI Media from Imagica Group. The transaction closed on April 1, 2021, creating the combined Iyuno-SDI Group. On October 26, 2022, the company adopted the shorter name Iyuno. Iyuno's role is generally positioned behind the scenes in the distribution chain. Rather than being a consumer-facing entertainment studio or streaming platform, it supplies the language and versioning infrastructure that helps rights holders release content internationally. Its work can involve translating dialogue and on-screen text, creating subtitles, recording dubbed dialogue, adapting scripts for local audiences, and coordinating quality-control and delivery processes across territories. The company's global footprint is intended to support simultaneous or coordinated releases across multiple languages and markets. The company operates in an industry where confidentiality, rights management, linguistic accuracy, cultural adaptation, and technical compliance are central concerns. In August 2024, Iyuno suffered a reported security breach attributed to an unidentified actor or group. Unauthorized copies of Netflix-related films and series scheduled for release in 2024 and 2025 were circulated on social-media platforms. The incident highlighted the security risks faced by localization vendors, which may receive unreleased entertainment content before its public launch. Publicly available reference material does not establish the identity of the attacker, the full scope of the compromise, or a confirmed financial impact.
History
Iyuno's corporate background is rooted in the development of SDI Media and the wider international subtitling industry. In 1990, Swedish media company Modern Times Group acquired a majority shareholding in Svensk Text, the business that became associated with SDI Media. MTG sold SDI Media to private-equity firm Warburg Pincus in 2004 for a reported US$60 million. In 2007, Elevation Partners acquired the company. SDI Media continued to expand its international capabilities, including through its 2008 purchase of Visiontext from Ascent Media, adding a competitor in the subtitling field. A later ownership transition brought SDI Media into the Japanese media and entertainment sector. On February 21, 2015, Imagica Robot Holdings partnered with Sumitomo Corporation and the Cool Japan Fund to acquire SDI Media. The transaction connected SDI Media with a broader group involved in media production, post-production, and entertainment services. Iyuno Media Group subsequently pursued a combination with SDI Media. On January 22, 2021, Iyuno announced that it had reached an agreement with Imagica Group to acquire 100 percent of SDI Media. The transaction was completed on April 1, 2021, and the combined business operated as Iyuno-SDI Group. This combination strengthened the company's international scale and brought together established localization operations serving film, television, and streaming customers. On October 26, 2022, Iyuno-SDI Group changed its name to Iyuno. The renamed company continued to provide subtitling, dubbing, translation, and related localization services through offices and facilities distributed across roughly 35 countries. Its headquarters are in Burbank, California, while its international network includes operations in multiple regions. One documented Nordic operation is SDI Media Norway AS in Oslo, which provides dubbing services for film distributors and television channels and was formerly known as Sun Studio Norge. Iyuno's business is based on enabling entertainment content to travel across linguistic and national markets. Localization projects can require translation, subtitle creation, dubbed dialogue, recording, adaptation, review, quality assurance, and delivery in technical formats required by distributors or platforms. Because localization vendors often handle content before its public release, information security and controlled access are important parts of the operating environment. In August 2024, the company experienced a significant security breach. Unreleased Netflix-related films and series planned for release in 2024 and 2025 were reportedly obtained and later distributed through social-media channels. Available reference material does not identify the responsible party or provide a definitive account of the total number of affected titles. The incident brought attention to the cybersecurity and content-protection responsibilities of third-party localization providers. No reliable public source in the supplied material establishes a change in ownership, listing status, or a subsequent change to Iyuno's operating status.
- 2024
Security breach exposes unreleased content
[1]A reported breach resulted in unauthorized releases of Netflix-related films and series scheduled for future distribution.
- 2022
The company adopts the Iyuno name
[1]Iyuno-SDI Group was renamed Iyuno on October 26.
- 2021
Iyuno announces SDI Media acquisition
[1]Iyuno Media Group announced an agreement to acquire all of SDI Media from Imagica Group.
- 2021
Iyuno-SDI Group is created
[1]The SDI Media acquisition closed on April 1, forming Iyuno-SDI Group.
- 2015
Imagica Robot Holdings-led group acquires SDI Media
[1]Imagica Robot Holdings partnered with Sumitomo Corporation and the Cool Japan Fund to acquire SDI Media.
- 2008
SDI Media acquires Visiontext
[1]SDI Media acquired subtitling competitor Visiontext from Ascent Media.
- 2007
Elevation Partners acquires SDI Media
[1]SDI Media was acquired by Elevation Partners, an investment firm focused substantially on media and entertainment.
- 2004
SDI Media is sold to Warburg Pincus
[1]Modern Times Group sold SDI Media to private-equity firm Warburg Pincus.
- 1990
Modern Times Group acquires a majority stake in Svensk Text
[1]Modern Times Group acquired a majority shareholding in Svensk Text, part of the corporate history later associated with SDI Media.
Products and positioning
A global business-to-business media-localization partner for film studios, television companies, streaming platforms, distributors, and other entertainment rights holders.
Media localization
Subtitling and captioning
Iyuno provides subtitle and caption production for films, television programs, and streaming content. The work can include translation, timing, formatting, adaptation of on-screen text, and quality review for different territories and delivery specifications.
Media localization
Dubbing
The company provides language dubbing services for audiovisual entertainment. Dubbing projects may involve script translation and adaptation, casting, voice recording, editing, mixing, and quality control so that content can be released with localized dialogue.
Translation services
Translation and language adaptation
Iyuno translates and adapts entertainment content for international audiences. In addition to dialogue, localization work can cover captions, scripts, metadata, promotional materials, and culturally specific references, subject to the requirements of rights holders and distributors.
Entertainment services
End-to-end media localization
Iyuno's broader offering combines language production, review, technical processing, and delivery coordination for customers distributing content across multiple markets. Its international facilities allow projects to be managed across languages and territories within a global operating network.
Controversies
2024
Security breach and unauthorized release of Netflix-related content
In August 2024, Iyuno experienced a reported security breach by an unidentified actor or organization. Several Netflix-related films and series scheduled for release in 2024 and 2025 were reportedly released without authorization and circulated on social-media platforms. The available reference does not establish the perpetrator, the complete scope of the incident, or a confirmed financial loss.
Brand decisions
2022
Rebrand the combined group as IyunoStrategyBackground
Following the combination of Iyuno Media Group and SDI Media, the company consolidated its public identity.
Action taken
Iyuno-SDI Group changed its name to Iyuno on October 26, 2022.
Aftermath
The company continued operating as a global media-localization provider under the shorter Iyuno brand.
2021
Acquire SDI MediaM&ABackground
Iyuno sought to combine with SDI Media, an established international subtitling and localization provider, to expand the scale and geographic reach of its entertainment-services business.
Action taken
Iyuno Media Group agreed to acquire 100 percent of SDI Media from Imagica Group. The transaction closed on April 1, 2021.
Aftermath
The combined company operated as Iyuno-SDI Group and later adopted the Iyuno name.
Recent events
Reported
Iyuno-SDI announces investment from IMM Investments[3]
Iyuno-SDI announced that it had received a significant investment from IMM Investments Corp in its latest funding round. IMM will join Iyuno-SDI's board.
Reported
Iyuno completes acquisition of SDI Media[4]
Iyuno Media Group announced that it had completed its acquisition of 100% of SDI Media.
Reported
Combined company operates under the Iyuno-SDI Group brand[4]
Following the acquisition, the combined company was identified under the Iyuno-SDI Group brand.
Reported
Iyuno completes acquisition of SDI Media[5]
Iyuno Media Group announced that it had completed its full acquisition of SDI Media. The transaction brought the two localization companies together as Iyuno-SDI Group.
Reported
Iyuno announces agreement to acquire SDI Media[6]
Iyuno Media Group announced an agreement with Imagica Group Inc. to acquire 100% of SDI Media’s shares. The transaction is subject to review and approval by the relevant authorities.
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