All3Media International confirmed that Sky and Peacock's original series, "The Tattooist Of Auschwitz," has been acquired in Spain by Movistar Plus+, Telefonica's television subscription service. The title is produced by the British company Synchronicity Films in association with Sky Studios and All3Media International. Starring Harvey Keitel, Melanie Lynskey, Jonah Hauer-King, Anna Próchniak, and Jonas Nay, the six-part limited drama series is based on the international bestselling novel by Heather Morris, inspired by the real-life story of Lali and Gita Sokolov, who met while prisoners in the Auschwitz concentration camp during the Holocaust of World War II.
Ismael Calleja, Alliances & Partnerships Executive Director at Movistar Plus+, spoke about the company's strategy: "At Movistar Plus+, we are extremely engaged in acquiring best-in-class content such as this inspiring story with such a remarkable cast and best-seller adaptations are certainly an awareness guarantee. It is a deep satisfaction to work with great partners such as All3Media International."
Debra Bergg, VP of Sales Iberia and Italy at All3Media International added: "Known for bringing exclusive, quality content to Spanish viewers, Movistar Plus+ is a brilliant partner to take Synchronicity Films' powerful adaptation of Heather Morris' bestselling novel to audiences across the region."
Finally, Claire Mundell, Executive Producer of "The Tattooist of Auschwitz," said: "'The Tattooist of Auschwitz' is an important story that will resonate with viewers across the world. A story that has been epic in the making, and we feel very honored to bring it to the screen. We are thrilled that Movistar Plus+ has come on board this moving story inspired by one man's real-life experience – it is the ideal platform to showcase the series to Spanish viewers."
NBCUniversal Global TV Distribution and All3Media International jointly handle international sales of the series. The latter brought in Stan, Australia's local streamer, who has taken the Original rights to the series in their territory, with SkyShowtime taking rights for Albania, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czechia, Denmark, Finland, Hungary, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Norway, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, and Sweden. The series will be available from May 2nd on Sky Atlantic and streaming service NOW in the UK and Ireland, Italy, Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, Peacock in the US and Stan in Australia.
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