NBCUniversal’s ‘The Americas’ Stuns with Cutting-Edge Nature Filmmaking, Fremantle Lands Global Rights for Thriller ‘Davos 1917,’ Banijay Tightens Grip on Reality TV with New ‘Survivor’ and ‘MasterChef’ Deals
It's a wrap for MIPTV 2024 - here are the key deals that caught our attention:
1. NBCUniversal’s “The Americas”
NBCUniversal made a splash with The Americas, a 10-part natural history series narrated by Tom Hanks. Produced by BBC Studios' Natural History Unit, this series features revolutionary filmmaking technology to showcase the wildlife of the Americas. NBCUniversal Global TV Distribution secured the worldwide rights to this highly anticipated series.
2. Fremantle Acquires “Davos 1917”
Fremantle secured the international rights to the German historical drama Davos 1917. Set during World War I, this espionage thriller highlights Fremantle’s strategic focus on premium European content. The deal ensures global audiences will have access to this high-profile series.
3. Keshet International and Sandstone Global Co-Development
Keshet International struck a co-development deal with Sandstone Global for a slate of factual content projects. This partnership focuses on creating high-quality documentaries, underscoring the growing demand for co-produced factual programming.
4. Banijay’s Global Adaptations of “Survivor” and “MasterChef”
Banijay continues to extend its reach by securing new adaptations of its iconic unscripted formats Survivor and MasterChef. These global hits are set to expand into new markets across Eastern Europe and Asia, reinforcing Banijay's dominance in reality TV.
5. Insight TV’s Sports and Lifestyle Content Expansion
Insight TV, known for its focus on sports and adventure programming, expanded its slate with new deals for lifestyle and sports shows. These acquisitions are designed to bolster the company's growing presence in FAST (Free Ad-supported Streaming TV) channels.
6. ZDF Studios and China Media Group’s Documentary Partnership
ZDF Studios partnered with China Media Group to co-produce Time: A Journey Through Thousands of Years. This two-part documentary explores the concept of time through various cultural lenses, signaling a major collaboration between European and Asian broadcasters.
7. Cineflix Rights Adds Over 400 Hours of Drama
Cineflix Rights closed multiple deals at MIPTV 2024, adding more than 400 hours of new and returning dramas to its portfolio. Major titles like The Diplomat and Pure were among the acquisitions, solidifying Cineflix’s role as a leading independent distributor.
8. Eccho Rights’ Acquisition of Turkish Drama “Behind the Veil”
Turkish dramas continue to attract international interest, and Eccho Rights acquired the distribution rights for Behind the Veil. This hit drama from Kanal 7 is expected to perform well in international markets, particularly among viewers who enjoy serialized, emotional storytelling.
9. Beta Film’s Expansive Drama Catalog
Beta Film unveiled over 400 hours of new content, including several high-profile returning dramas and international co-productions. The company’s acquisitions at MIPTV included both scripted and factual programming, emphasizing its diverse catalog for global audiences.
10. Warner Bros. Discovery’s European Scripted Content
Warner Bros. Discovery revealed its plans for expanded scripted content production across Europe. The company announced multiple deals that would see new European co-productions being developed, with a particular focus on drama and local-language programming.
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