Limitless Set for French Canada

MONTREAL: Quebecor Content has acquired the rights for the drama series Limitless from CBS Studios International to deliver to French Canadian viewers.

The series, based on the feature film of the same name, premiered in the U.S. in September 2015, attracting an average audience of 11.6 million viewers. Limitless has been sold to more than 200 territories around the world.

“We are very pleased to have acquired this outstanding series,” said Yann Paquet, the VP of acquisitions and partnerships at Quebecor Content. “It is different, modern and brilliantly creative. The successful combination of intrigues, investigation, action and humor makes this series unique. We are confident our French Canadian viewers will enjoy following it on all our platforms.”

“Limitless has gone from strength to strength in the U.S., having premiered to strong ratings,” added Barry Chamberlain, the president of sales at CBS Studios International. “We are thrilled to work with Quebecor Content to bring the excitement of Limitless to the largest French-language network in all of North America.”