Cineflix Rights has announced multiple deals with international broadcasters and platforms for its long-running franchise "Château DIY", produced by Spark Media Partners. "Château DIY" (Seasons 1-8, 244x60’, Spark Media Partners for Channel 4, UK) follows courageous château-owners as they tackle monumental renovation projects and transform worn-yet-wonderful castles across France. Spin-off series "Château DIY: Living the Dream" (8x60’, Spark Media Partners for More 4, UK) revisits eight homeowners to celebrate their fairytale journeys as they breathe new life into rundown castles across France.
CBC (Canada), Nine Network (Australia), TVNZ (New Zealand), TV2 (Denmark) TV2 (Norway), France’s Cherie 25 (NRJ Group), RTL (German-speaking Europe), AMC Networks International Central and Northern Europe (Spektrum Home Channels, Hungary, Slovakia and Czech Republic) and Antenna Entertainment (AXN Spin channels, Poland) have committed to multiple seasons of "Château DIY". Meanwhile, TV2 Denmark and AMCNI CNE have also acquired "Château DIY: Living the Dream". The deals announcement follows the news that Channel 4 has confirmed a two-year increased order for the franchise. Each series of "Château DIY" has been expanded with a 50-episode order
Tim Mutimer, CEO, Cineflix Rights anticipated upcoming sales ahead of MIPCOM: “'Château DIY' is a hugely popular renovation brand, providing high quality and volume to buyers looking for a consistent performer with strong audience recognition for their schedules. We’re delighted to be announcing these latest deals at MIPCOM and looking forward to lots of productive conversations on further sales throughout the market," commented.
Spark Media’s joint CEO Mark Baker demonstrated the intention to continue the partnership with Cineflix Rights: "With this commitment from C4 and the long-term security it provides Spark Media to invest and grow - we look forward to continuing our partnership with Cineflix Rights to deliver the Château franchise into even more homes around the world," noted.