ABC Studios International & Hoodlum in First-Look Pact

ABC Studios International has signed a first-look deal with the Australian production company Hoodlum Entertainment.

As part of the partnership, ABC Studios International and Hoodlum will develop new content for the international market, including the U.S. Disney Media Distribution will handle the international rights across all platforms for productions that come out of the collaboration. The companies are currently working together on the drama Harrow, and they previously collaborated on the U.S. version of the hit Australian series Secrets and Lies.

“This collaboration with Hoodlum is very exciting for us as it marries us to a highly respected content company with a track record for producing quality programs for worldwide distribution,” said Keli Lee, ABC Studios International’s managing director of international content and talent.