BBC Studios Grows in Scandinavia With Acquisition of STV
variety.comManori Ravindran Executive Editor of International BBC Studios has acquired pan-Scandinavian production company STV. The acquisition will help the British production-distribution powerhouse grow its footprint in Denmark, Norway and Sweden, and build out its existing production outfits.
BBCS has said the deal is “in response to the growing appetite and opportunity for BBC content in the market.” Based in Copenhagen with offices in Norway and Sweden, STV’s credits include factual entertainment formats such as “Big Love” and “Get Lost Honey.” STV also acts as the local producer for “Long Lost Family,” “Wheel of Fortune” and “Bargain King,” in addition to long-running scripted series “The First Years” across Denmark, Norway and Sweden.
BBC Studios and STV previously partnered on “Denmark Saves the Planet” for TV2 and the ongoing development of a local version of “The Office.” STV’s three existing bases will be rebranded as BBC Studios Nordic Productions and the regional MD, Daniel Svarts, will report into Jan Salling, head of BBC Studios Nordic.
BBC Studios Nordic Productions will produce local adaptations of unscripted and scripted BBC Studios formats, in addition to developing original IP.
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