Spain’s The Mediapro Studio Pacts with BBC Studios on Enid Blyton ‘The Famous Five’ Series
variety.comAnna Marie de la Fuente Enid Blyton’s iconic series of adventure novels, “The Famous Five,” is being made into a TV series, thanks to a pact forged by the BBC Studios, Germany’s ZDF and Spain’s The Mediapro Studio, in the latter’s continued bid to partner in more English-language productions.
Produced by Moonage Pictures and Nicolas Winding Refn’s byNWR, the series is an ambitious adaptation of the iconic children’s adventure novels by the English author.
Said The Mediapro Studio CEO Laura Fernández Espeso: “This significant agreement with BBC Studios to co-produce ‘The Famous Five’ aligns seamlessly with our objective of augmenting English-language content production at the company.” “It not only contributes to our international expansion but also solidifies a partnership with an exceptionally prestigious collaborator, engaging in a major production inspired by a literary saga of immense global acclaim,” she added.
The Mediapro Studio will hold distribution rights to Spain, Portugal and Latin America as part of the deal. Published between 1942 and 1963, the series of novels follow four kids and their pet dog who go on adventures, relatively free of adult supervision.
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