MIPCOM Spotlight: NBCUniversal International Distribution

CANNES: From Downton Abbey producer Carnival Films comes Jamestown, which tells the story of the first British settlers in North America.

NBCUniversal International Distribution is featuring the title alongside Eyewitness, an adaptation of a Norwegian thriller. “Buyers looking to offer binge-worthy content to their viewers will gravitate toward Eyewitness,” says Belinda Menendez, the president of NBCUniversal International Distribution and Networks.

The company will also present Pure Genius, a medical drama from Jason Katims (Parenthood, Friday Night Lights).

“Each of these series has characteristics that tend to be universally embraced by international buyers: top-notch talent (both in front of and behind the camera), strong writing, compelling characters, intriguing story lines and high production values,” says Menendez.