BBC Studios and Lionsgate Television are joining forces to identify, co-develop and co-fund scripted formats and original IP for the U.S.<\/p>\n
Under the first-look agreement, BBC Studios and Lionsgate TV will create original series and draw upon the numerous formats in the BBC catalog.\u00a0The deal was arranged by Lionsgate TV Group Chairman Kevin Beggs and Group President Sandra Stern, as well as\u00a0CEO Tim Davie and\u00a0Matt Forde, the managing director of international production and formats, for BBC Studios.<\/p>\n
Forde remarked: \u201cBBC Studios productions are known for showcasing the best content with British DNA. We\u2019re looking forward to this creative partnership with Lionsgate Television to more readily bring this to the U.S. audiences, and beyond.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cWe\u2019re thrilled to partner with one of the largest and most respected content suppliers in the world,\u201d added Beggs and Stern. \u201cWe\u2019re incredibly excited by the opportunity to marshal our complementary resources and expertise to continue to bring the globally renowned BBC brand to the U.S. market.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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