Banijay Rights to Take Hit Drama Vidago Palace Global

Banijay Rights has snapped up the worldwide distribution rights for Vidago Palace, a period drama co-production between RTP in Portugal and TVG in Spain.

Vidago Palace is a love story that takes place at a luxurious Portuguese hotel and health resort during the early 20th century. The 6×60-minute event series stars Mikaela Lupu, David Seijo, Pedro Barroso and Anabela Teixeira. It is directed by Henrique Oliveira and produced by Portocabo and HOP!

Vidago Palace debuted on Portugal’s RTP in late 2017, achieving the highest prime-time ratings for the channel in the last three years.

Caroline Torrance, the head of scripted at Banijay Rights, remarked: “We are extremely pleased to acquire the rights to our first Portuguese-language drama as part of our expanding non-English-language scripted portfolio. The series has an engrossing and universal narrative and, coupled with high-end production values, it is a real treat for the eyes. We are sure Vidago Palace will have broad appeal for broadcasters looking for a strong period event series.”

Alfonso Blanco, the CEO of Portocabo, added: “To have attracted Banijay’s interest to distribute our first Spanish/Portuguese co-production worldwide is thrilling and the best we could have expected for this ambitious production.”