STUDIOCANAL Seals Drama Deal with Spain’s Telefónica

LONDON: STUDIOCANAL has inked a package deal with Telefónica in Spain for the drama series Section Zéro, The Five and Spotless.

Telefónica picked up the pay-TV and SVOD rights from STUDIOCANAL for all three series. Additionally, the Spanish broadband and telecommunications provider renewed its licensing deal with STUDIOCANAL for The Pillars of the Earth.

“At Movistar+, we are delighted to add these great STUDIOCANAL titles to our series portfolio,” said Miguel Salvat, the head of premium content for Movistar+ at Telefónica. “We believe that they represent the current strength and originality of European productions, and also boast great creative talent on both sides of the camera like Olivier Marchal, Harlan Coben, Brendan Coyle and Denis Ménochet. We are sure that our clients will enjoy these high-quality dramas as much as many viewers around the world.”

“Section Zéro, The Five, Spotless and The Pillars of the Earth are extraordinary series, with premium production values,” added Katrina Neylon, the executive VP of sales and marketing at STUDIOCANAL. ”All have proven their appeal, transcending borders worldwide and we are sure that Spanish viewers will appreciate and enjoy their rare quality.”