Beyond Scores Presales for Escobar Docuseries

Beyond Distribution has secured presales with broadcasters in the U.S. and Latin America for the new documentary series Escobar’s World, which focuses on the late Colombian drug lord.

Telemundo acquired the exclusive premiere rights to air the docuseries in the U.S., while History Channel Latin America took the cable rights for broadcast in Latin America. Escobar’s World features interviews with Pablo Escobar’s son, Juan Pablo, as well as other family members, friends and associates. The 2×60-minute program is produced by Éric Hébert in Canada.

“We are proud to partner with Beyond Distribution on this biopic about one of the most complex villains of our time,” said Luis Silberwasser, the president of Telemundo and Universo Networks.

“At Telemundo, we pride ourselves on finding the best untold stories for the U.S. Hispanic market.”

Sherry Fynbo, the senior VP of sales for the U.S., Canada and Latin America at Beyond Distribution, added: “I’m thrilled that Telemundo and History Channel Latin America have jumped on board for this story. People might think they know everything about Pablo Escobar, but this documentary will highlight some harsh truths that have never been revealed, until now.”