All3Media International, the sales arm of the UK distribution giant behind these songs such as “Fleabag” and “Midsomer Murders”, has signed major deals in many regions for new six -part pictures, “Protection”.
Sales follow the first appearance of the UK witness protection series on ITV and ITVX. Among the new agreements is a digital rights deal with Britbox in the United States and English Canada; Digital rights in Stan in Australia; TV rights to TVNZ in New Zealand and video/video rights to ABC for Australia and New Zealand.
Meanwhile, BBC Studios picked up the protection in a general deal that includes Asia, India and the Indian continent, where the drama will flow on the BBC first, the SVD drama channel, and its Svod service, BBC Player.
“Protection” has also been captured across the northern regions, including Denmark (DR), Norway (NRK), Iceland (RUV), Sweden (SVT) and Finland (Yle).
Additional television rights deals include acquisitions in the Netherlands (HELLENIC TELECONMONICATION), Israel and Yes TV and Eire (Virgin Media), while Dazzler MEDIA signed the rights of DVD/video in the UK and Eire.
“Protection” depends on the experiences of the real life of the experienced witness protection officer, and explores the consequences when the system decreases. The story follows the Inspector Detective Liz Niles (played by Siubhan Veniran), who, intertwined in a relationship with his colleague, is in corruption within her own unit. With everything at stake – her own redemption, the reputation of her lover and the integrity of the witnesses who protect them – she is paid to respond and restore the integrity of the system.
“This strong female -led story takes us to an interesting world that we rarely hear about it, and exploring ethical dilemmas that appear when protecting people who may be criminals themselves,” said Marjie Horchner, EVP content at All3media International.
She added: “After achieving great success in capturing new productions all over the world, through the famous crime drama” The Long Shadow “, which was obtained in North America, Europe, Asia, Africa and Australia, we are pleased to see buyers pick up another distinguished drama from this incredibly talented team.”
“Protection” is inspired by the concept of a 30 -year -old witness protection expert with the Capital Police. Throughout his career, he managed many prominent issues and protecting a group of informants, including war criminals, terrorists and other other criminals.
Additional additions include Barry Ward (“Bad Sisters”), Shinil Cole (“Sexual Education”), David Heiman (“Syed and Nancy”), Nicolas Bourley (“Gold”) and Akia Henry (“Silent witness”).
The co -founder of the founder and CEO of Willow Grylls (“The Missing”, “The Long Shadow”) and Charlie Hampton (“The Spanish Princess” and “The Dreamived”) as executive producers alongside Eline Beck and writer Chris Merca.
This series is produced by Rebecca Davis (“” Cobra “), the line produced by Triss Chapman (” Cobra “), and was directed by Simin Alsavik (” Venice “,” Al -Ash “) and Sasha Ransum (” Cobra “,” McDonald and Duadz “).
Mrksa (episodes 1, 3 and 6), Polly Bocley (Episodes 2 and 4) and Giola Sandler (Episode 5).
All3Media International Awards are distributed for more than 1,000 broadcasters and media platforms all over the world. Catalog runs more than 35,000 hours of content across all types. Among the best -selling drama series, “All Creatures are Wonderful and Small”, “The Sourist” and “The English”. Its non -joint content “Who is Ghislaine Maxwell”, “Great British Menu” and “Four in a SED”.
The London -based company was obtained by Redbird IMI, an investment group run by Jeff Zucker and former Goldman Sachs’s banks, Jerry Cardinal, for $ 1.45 billion, in January 2024.
