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The contemporary British thriller Clique<\/em> has been licensed by all3media International to the U.S. channel Pop TV, which has also acquired the MTG original Swedish Dicks<\/em>.<\/p>\n

Clique<\/em> is a co-production of BBC Studios and Balloon Entertainment for BBC Three in association with all3media International. The six-part youth-skewing thriller features two childhood best friends who are drawn into an elite clique of alpha girls.<\/p>\n

Also headed to Pop TV is the comedy-drama Swedish Dicks<\/em>, the first Nordic TV title to be distributed worldwide by Lionsgate. The network picked up both the first ten-episode season and the upcoming second season. It marks the first U.S. distribution deal for an MTG-produced TV series.<\/p>\n

Bryan Elsley, executive producer and founder of Balloon Entertainment, said, \u201cI am delighted that Balloon, BBC Studios and all3media International are going to team up with the exciting new team at Pop. We look forward to working with them and helping make Clique<\/em> as big a success in the U.S. as it has been in the U.K.\u201d<\/p>\n

Sally Habbershaw, the executive VP of sales and co-productions for North America at all3media International, commented, \u201cWe\u2019re delighted to announce this first international deal with Pop following Clique<\/em>\u2019s launch at MIPTV. Bryan\u2019s established reputation for delivering hugely successful ratings-winning youth drama, combined with Clique<\/em>\u2019s fantastic win at the MIPDrama Screenings, ensured strong interest from our global clients. With its contemporary themes and gripping story line we\u2019re expecting the series to resonate very well with international viewers and look forward to finalizing more deals soon.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cClique<\/em> is a one-of-a-kind, mysterious drama that leaves you wanting more episode after episode,\u201d said Justin Rosenblatt, the executive VP of original programming and development at Pop. \u201cUnder Jess and Bryan\u2019s dexterous direction, the series brings unpredictable characters and gripping plot lines to life in a way that makes you feel like you\u2019re in on a secret. This one truly stands out in a very crowded marketplace, and we cannot wait to launch the series on Pop.\u201d<\/p>\n

Christopher Aird, Clique<\/em>‘s\u00a0executive producer with BBC Studios Drama, added, \u201cBBC Studios are thrilled to have such a supportive partner for Clique<\/em> in the U.S.A.; it can only strengthen an already fantastic creative relationship with Jess, Bryan and the team at Balloon.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Brad Schwartz, the president of Pop, said: \u201cPop has broken through with clever, character-driven scripted comedies featuring acclaimed talent in front of, and behind, the camera. Now, fresh off their blockbuster work together in Lionsgate\u2019s John Wick: Chapter 2<\/em>, we get to bring the amazing Peter Stormare and Keanu Reeves to television in this quirky procedural comedy about the best failed detectives Los Angeles has ever seen.\u201d<\/p>\n

Jim Packer, Lionsgate’s president of worldwide television and digital distribution, said: \u201cFrom the moment I first saw the show, I knew we\u2019d find a great U.S. home for Swedish Dicks<\/em>. Its blend of humor, drama and an A-list cast is premium storytelling at its best. Peter Stormare came up with the hilarious original idea, and the guest appearances by Keanu Reeves are the icing on the cake.\u201d<\/p>\n

Jakob Mejlhede, MTG’s executive VP and head of programming and content development, added: \u201cThe deal with Pop TV is a fantastic recognition of the whole team behind Swedish Dicks<\/em>. This was our very first Viaplay original\u2014so just imagine what\u2019s coming next. MTG is on a journey to become the Nordic region\u2019s leading producer of original content, and today we have over 50 amazing projects in the pipeline that will create unique experiences for our viewers.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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