La-based TV company Fandom Fiction, which was set up by Tim Byrne, the former Creative Director of Simon Cowell’s Syco Entertainment, has struck a first-look deal with BBC Studios.
BBC Studios Content Partnerships has also inked a first-look deal with British production company Magnum Media, the firm behind Duck Quacks Don’t Echo.
The deals give the British distributor access to an increased roster of entertainment formats for its global content slate. BBC Studios is handling all international rights for all projects from both partnerships.
Byrne leads Fandom Fiction with Diana Howie, the former ITV commissioner who exec produced gameshows including The Chase and Tipping Point. Magnum Media, meanwhile, was founded in 2009 by Andy Auerbach and Dean Nabarro and has produced series including comedy talent show Don’t Stop Me Now.
The Magnum Media deal was struck by Nicki McDermott, Head of Acquisitions for Fact Ent, Entertainment and Formats,...
BBC Studios Content Partnerships has also inked a first-look deal with British production company Magnum Media, the firm behind Duck Quacks Don’t Echo.
The deals give the British distributor access to an increased roster of entertainment formats for its global content slate. BBC Studios is handling all international rights for all projects from both partnerships.
Byrne leads Fandom Fiction with Diana Howie, the former ITV commissioner who exec produced gameshows including The Chase and Tipping Point. Magnum Media, meanwhile, was founded in 2009 by Andy Auerbach and Dean Nabarro and has produced series including comedy talent show Don’t Stop Me Now.
The Magnum Media deal was struck by Nicki McDermott, Head of Acquisitions for Fact Ent, Entertainment and Formats,...
- 4/4/2019
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
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