MIPTV Spotlight: Gaumont International Television

CANNES: Gaumont International Television is touting the brand recognition of Hannibal and Barbarella from its MIPTV catalogue, presented alongside Hemlock Grove.

The procedural crime genre continues to be a hot one, but lately broadcasters are requesting dramas with a bit of a twist. Erik Pack, the head of international distribution and co-production at Gaumont International Television, believes that Hannibal meets this requirement. “Hannibal in many ways is a classic procedural drama, but the series is being taken to another level by the creative mind of Bryan Fuller, as well as by having the established characters and brand recognition of Hannibal Lecter, Will Graham and Jack Crawford.” Another Gaumont title that comes with built-in recognition is Barbarella. The company also has Hemlock Grove, which is executive produced by Eli Roth and has a long list of international talent involved. “The stories and genres are universal and buyers are really responding to our slate,” says Pack.