ZDF Studios secures global deals for "Boundless"

ZDF Studios has made various new agreements for the drama, "Boundless." “I am delighted to see Boundless reaching audiences across so many different territories," Yuliya Fischer, Director Drama, ZDF Studios said. "It is one of the biggest and most ambitious dramas that we ever had the pleasure of being involved with. With its top class talent, both on and off screen, and high production value, this premium ‘must-watch’ series will continue to captivates audiences around the world.” 

MBC’s VOD Platform “Shahid” acquired the series for MENA territories, Dubai Meida secured the rights for its Free TV channels Dubai TV and Dubai one. Previously, Boundless was sold to MTVA (Hungary YLE (Finland), LRT (Lithuania), GSN Global Series Network (Australia and New Zealand), VIVA (Philippines), ERR (Estonia), Mediasquad (Balcans) and Eleven Entertainment (South Korea), while Anuvu and Spafax made Boundless available inflight.  

"Boundless" is produced by Spanish Mono Films in co-production with Fulwell 73 Productions, in association with RTVE, in collaboration with Amazon Prime Video and in association with EiTB, Canal Sur and Aytmo de Madrid and in participation with ZDF Studios.  The six-parter is directed by Oscar-nominee Simon West whose Hollywood successes include Lara Croft: Tomb Raider starring Angelina Jolie and international blockbusters Con Air and The General’s Daughter. He also originated the project Black Hawk Down and served as Executive Producer. Taking on the lead role as Magellan is top actor Rodrigo Santoro.

The title tells the story of the first circumnavigation of the Earth 500 years ago by Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan.In 1519, 265 men departed Spain aboard five ships on an expedition to discover an unknown passage to the other side of the world in search of the mythical spice islands. After 3 years of starvation, merciless storms, freezing temperatures, mutinies and madness, a ghost ship barely returned home with only 18 survivors and a hull full of spices. The voyage changed the world, finally proving that Mother Earth was round and teeming with life.