Independent distributor All3Media International has announced Optomen’s two-part series “The Kardashians: A Billion Dollar Dynasty” has been acquired by NBCUniversal in Latin America. The Kardashians are one of the most influential families of the 21st Century and a source of endless fascination across the globe, with combined social media following of two billion on Instagram and Twitter. This specialty series presents a fascinating account of how they became one of the world’s most recognized brands, changed the face of social media and achieved stratospheric wealth.
“This is an illuminating, engrossing documentary offering a fascinatingly fresh insight into ‘The Kardashian’ brand, which is one of the most identifiable brands in Latin America. Packed with definitive pop cultural moments, exclusive access and never before heard voices, ‘The Kardashians’ delivers the kind of entertainment value and exclusive access that connects with audiences across the region, and I look forward to seeing viewers discover the series with our brilliant partner at NBCUniversal,” said Yari Torres, VP Latin America at All3Media International.
Premiering on Channel 4 in the UK, Optomen’s specialty series has found global success. The specialty celebrity documentary launched in the United States on cable network E!. Additional European partners include TV4, covering SVOD and free TV rights in Scandinavia; C More, covering SVOD rights in Denmark, Norway, Sweden and Finland; TV4 in Sweden; and in Finland on MTV, which holds free TV rights. Further European partners include TV2 in Denmark, holding co-exclusive SVOD rights; Movistar+ in Spain, RTL in The Netherlands; and DPG in Belgium. Moreover, Australian viewers will be able to watch the specialty documentary through a deal with Nine Network, whilst in New Zealand the two-part documentary will launch on Discovery+.