SevenOne Pacts with Granada Australia

SYDNEY/MUNICH: Granada Australia is to represent all format rights and co-productions of SevenOne International in Australia and New Zealand.

The deal covers SevenOne’s slate for formats as well as potential co-productions, within Australia and New Zealand. ITV has produced hits such as Dancing with the Stars, Australia’s Next Top Model, The Contender and Talkin’ ‘Bout Your Generation.

Jens Richter, the managing director of SevenOne International, commented: “We are delighted to be announcing this major deal with Granada and look forward to a successful partnership in these territories. Our aim to create new opportunities with a slate of programs is part of SevenOne International’s current global strategy.” 

Leonie Lowe, the managing director at Granada Australia, said, “We will be working closely with SevenOne International to co-produce shows together for the local market. A great number of their formats offer exciting lineups that have stand-out potential. They are a dominant worldwide operation with an innovative catalogue of TV shows.”