FremantleMedia International Scores Global Sales for The Coronation

FremantleMedia International has licensed The Coronation into more than 70 territories across Europe, Latin America, Canada, the Middle East and Asia.

The Coronation is now headed to CBC and Tele-Quebec in Canada, Prime in New Zealand, Nat Geo in Latin America, France Télévisions, DR in Denmark, Telefonica in Spain, Sky in Italy, NHK in Japan, BBC Persian in the Middle East and RTBF in Belgium. Further sales were secured with Česká TV in the Czech Republic, ERT in Greece, LTV1 in Latvia, EO in the Netherlands, NRK in Norway, Channel 1 in Russia, RTVS in Slovakia, NTV in Turkey and TVB in Hong Kong.

The Coronation tells the story of the Crown Jewels, with a contribution from Her Majesty The Queen. The hour-long film comes from Atlantic Productions. It launched on BBC One in the U.K., Smithsonian Channel in the U.S. and ABC in Australia.

Jens Richter, the CEO of FremantleMedia International, said: “The Coronation is a truly special film. It is not only a fascinating insight into the history of the Crown Jewels and the Coronation ceremony, it has the ultimate commentary from Her Majesty The Queen, who recalls this momentous event firsthand. It is a great privilege to be working with Atlantic Productions to bring The Coronation to a worldwide audience.”

Anthony Geffen, the CEO of Atlantic Productions, added: “The 1953 Coronation was a defining moment in modern history. To have The Queen tell us, for the first time, her own personal experience of this global event is a piece of television history. We are honored to have been able to create this lasting historical document and are hugely appreciative of the collaboration with The Royal Household, our broadcast partners and FremantleMedia International.”