DNA Films Moves into TV with Fox Networks Group Venture

LONDON: The U.K.'s DNA Films is making its foray into television through a new partnership with Fox Networks Group (FNG), creating the new TV company DNA TV Limited.

The new company will focus on creating TV dramas, limited-run event series and comedies. As DNA TV's partner, FNG will have a first look to provide production co-finance and access to its distribution network. DNA TV Limited will be owned and operated as an independent TV production company.

“Having worked closely with Peter when he was at Fox Searchlight, we are delighted to have Fox Networks Group in our corner,” said Andrew Macdonald, the CEO of DNA Films. “We believe that by utilizing our relationships with British talent and broadcasters, we can produce great television drama that will resonate in the U.K. as well as with Fox’s audience in the U.S. and around the globe.”

“Over the years the team at DNA has demonstrated a remarkable gift for developing strong, well-written material and managing productions with tremendous production values,” added Peter Rice, the chairman and CEO of Fox Networks Group. “This venture will give their talent access to a global audience from a creative base in London and will give our networks group the opportunity to work with them. We’re delighted to be working with Andrew, Allon and their team again to produce great programs for the Fox networks.”