SONY BUYS NEWEN'S HIT SERIES “CANDICE RENOIR” FOR LATIN AMERICA

Newen Distribution, the distribution arm of Newen (TF1 Group), is proud to announce a new deal with Sony Pictures Television in Latin America of it hits police series “Candice Renoir” which will premiere this fall on AXN Latin America and Brazil.

Produced by Boxeur de Lune, Boxeur 7, and commissioned by France 2 in France, “Candice Renoir” has already been sold to more than 80 territories and continues to be a big hit on the international market. In France, season eight is currently broadcasted on France 2 and a ninth season has already been commissioned (88x52’).

“We’re very happy to bring this successful French TV series exclusively to the audiences in Latin America and are proud to offer a strong female lead to the television screen, adding a fresh take on the crime procedural to AXN’s programming grid. We’re certain that with her bubbly personality and unique detective work, ‘Candice Renoir’ will capture the hearts of our viewers,” said Selina Nederhand, Senior Vice-president, Content Strategy and Acquisitions, Sony Pictures Television Latin America.

“We’re delighted to partner with SONY Latam on our top selling procedural series ‘Candice Renoir’ and we believe this wonderful and unique character will conquer AXN viewers in both Spanish and Brazilian-speaking territories” added Nadia Chevallard, Head of International Sales, Newen Distribution.