Sony Pictures Television is reportedly close to acquiring U.K. independent production outfit Bad Wolf.
The Wales and Los Angeles-based outfit’s credits include “His Dark Materials,” “Industry,” “The Night Of,” “A Discovery of Witches” and “I Hate Suzie.”
The report, in trade publication Broadcast, suggests that the deal is worth £60 million ($81.6 million) and that Sony would buy out the minority stakes held in Bad Wolf by Sky/HBO and Access Entertainment.
Sony declined to comment.
While Bad Wolf declined to comment on the potential sale, the company provided Variety with a statement underlining its commitment to remaining a steadfastly Welsh business.
“Bad Wolf has been committed to Wales since its inception. We are unique amongst the U.K. independent production sector in housing our company HQ, our productions and studios in Wales,” the statement says. “The Bad Wolf commitment over many years to this corner of the U.K.
The Wales and Los Angeles-based outfit’s credits include “His Dark Materials,” “Industry,” “The Night Of,” “A Discovery of Witches” and “I Hate Suzie.”
The report, in trade publication Broadcast, suggests that the deal is worth £60 million ($81.6 million) and that Sony would buy out the minority stakes held in Bad Wolf by Sky/HBO and Access Entertainment.
Sony declined to comment.
While Bad Wolf declined to comment on the potential sale, the company provided Variety with a statement underlining its commitment to remaining a steadfastly Welsh business.
“Bad Wolf has been committed to Wales since its inception. We are unique amongst the U.K. independent production sector in housing our company HQ, our productions and studios in Wales,” the statement says. “The Bad Wolf commitment over many years to this corner of the U.K.
- 10/12/2021
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
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