ITV Studios has announced a wave of new deals for its premium scripted titles across the Asia Pacific region, highlighting the continued strong demand for its content in markets such as Australia, India, Japan, New Zealand, and Southeast Asia.
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The latest sales include returning hits and new thrillers. In Australia, the free-to-air network SBS has acquired Code of Silence, the acclaimed drama from Mammoth Screen, which has been recently renewed for a second season. Meanwhile, Seven Network has secured the second season of The Marlow Murder Club, the popular mystery series from Monumental Television, for UKTV.
In India, Lionsgate Play has picked up a robust drama package that includes Code of Silence, Four Years Later from Easy Tiger Productions for SBS, The Suspect from World Productions, and Erotic Stories by Lingo Pictures, enhancing its catalog of bold and contemporary drama.
Japan’s Mystery Channel has signed a multi-title deal featuring the first season of Ludwig, produced by Big Talk Studios and That Mitchell and Webb Company, the second season of The Marlow Murder Club, and season five of the long-running hit crime series Grace, produced by Tall Story Pictures.
In New Zealand, TVNZ has acquired multiple titles, including Code of Silence, the second seasons of both Ludwig and Piglets from Monicker Pictures, further establishing ITV Studios’ presence in the market.
Augustus Dulgaro, EVP Sales Asia Pacific, ITV Studios, commented, “These deals reflect the global appetite for bold, original storytelling and the strength of ITV Studios’ scripted portfolio in delivering just that. From gripping crime thrillers to thought-provoking drama, our titles are finding homes with top-tier partners across APAC, and we’re proud to continue building these relationships.”
