Banijay Rights Inks Premium Drama Package Deal with Movistar Plus+
Banijay Rights, the global distribution arm of Banijay Entertainment, has signed a major package deal with Spain’s Movistar Plus+, the country’s largest TV and SVOD service.
The deal, which includes more than 60 hours of drama content, includes several high-profile titles. Among them are the BAFTA and Golden Globe-winning ‘Wolf Hall’, Steven Knight’s ‘This Town’, the upcoming ‘The Hardacres’, the historical drama ‘Marie Antoinette’, the BAFTA-winning ‘The Sixth Commandment’ and the upcoming of -age series “My Mad Fat Diary.”
Marion Vergnaud, senior VP Iberia, Italy and Malta, Banijay Rights, who brokered the deal, said: “From the inner workings of the Tudor court to sprawling family sagas, our catalog features an eclectic range of premium dramas, and we are delighted to be working together with Movistar Plus+ to bring this selection to Spanish audiences.”
Sonia Salas, content manager-series, Movistar Plus+, added: “We are very pleased that Banijay Entertainment’s titles will be added to our catalog of international series. Together with the original productions of Movistar Plus+, our acquisitions represent a range of top quality series, from varied genres, tackling current themes and always with a point of differentiation to satisfy our Spanish audience.”
“Wolf Hall” is a historical drama set in the Tudor court and follows Thomas Cromwell’s rise to power under King Henry VIII, starring Mark Rylance as Cromwell and Damian Lewis as Henry VIII. ‘This Town’ follows an extended family and four young people who are drawn into the world of ska and two-tone music.
‘The Hardacres’ is a family saga set in nineteenth century Yorkshire and tells the story of a working-class family who move from a fishing dock to a large estate. ‘Marie Antoinette’ follows the story of the young, avant-garde Queen of France, played by Emilia Schüle, with Louis Cunningham as King Louis XVI.
Based on a true story, ‘The Sixth Commandment’ explores the complex relationship between teacher Peter Farquhar and student Ben Field, which led to a confusing criminal case. ‘My Mad Fat Diary’ A coming-of-age series about a sixteen-year-old overweight girl, offers a humorous and honest look at teenage life. Starring Sharon Rooney and Jodie Comer.
