Matthew Perry Doc Lands Deals for Blue Ant

Matthew Perry: A Hollywood Tragedy, a one-hour documentary from ITN Productions, has notched up deals in 50-plus territories worldwide for Blue Ant Rights.

The doc, which premieres on Peacock in the U.S., charts the actor’s rise to fame and his final days. It is headed to DR in Denmark, NBCUniversal Global Networks Latin America, NRK, Stan Australia, TV4 and MTV Finland, among others.

“Kicking off MIPCOM with such strong global demand is a tremendous way to start the market,” said Mark Bishop, co-president of Blue Ant Studios. “Matthew Perry: A Hollywood Tragedy is exactly the kind of bold, relevant storytelling we’re committed to bringing to international buyers, and this wave of sales underscores Blue Ant Rights’ growing reputation as a go-to partner for major access-driven documentaries and premium factual content.”