Cineflix Rights has closed a deal with leading UK indie True North to become the exclusive worldwide distribution partner for long-running hit brand "A New Life in the Sun". Ten seasons of the show, which is one of the UK’s most popular daytime franchises, together with seven seasons of spin-off "A New Life in the Sun: Where Are They Now?" and one season of spin off "A New Life in the Sun: Road Trip", will be a highlight for Cineflix Rights’ MIPCOM 2024 slate.
Delivering real-life adventure in postcard-perfect locations in more than 400 episodes, "A New Life in the Sun" (Seasons 1-10, 330x60, A New Life in the Sun: Where Are They Now?, Seasons 1-7, 90x60, and "A New Life in the Sun: Road Trip", Season 1, 10x60, all produced by True North for Channel 4, UK) follow intrepid expats as they start new lives and businesses in dazzling dream locations across Europe.
Featuring stunning landscapes, charming villages, and spectacular coastlines, "A New Life in the Sun" is the ultimate travelogue—with a twist. Because these bold entrepreneurs don’t have time to enjoy the scenery. They need to get up and running, make a living, and ensure that the gamble of a lifetime pays off. From restaurants and surf retreats to bars, micro-breweries, and cozy B&Bs, cameras capture all the inevitable pitfalls, growing pains, and hard-earned successes as these determined dreamers transform sun-soaked business ideas into reality.
Richard Life, SVP Acquisitions and Coproductions, Cineflix Rights who brokered the deal expressed that he expects it will be of interest to buyers within the framework of MIPCOM: “'A New Life in the Sun' is one of the UK’s best performing, long-running brands offering audiences the perfect mix of escapism, jeopardy, and advice to viewers thinking of pursuing their own dreams to live abroad. We are thrilled to be True North’s international distribution partner and new home for the brand, and looking forward to launching the series to buyers at MIPCOM," noted.
Finally, Norma Wisnevitz, CEO, Truth North reaffirmed the commitment to creating globally impactful series: “Cineflix Rights has a great track record of building global television brands and delivering the maximum returns to producers from international buyers, so they were a natural fit for 'A New Life in The Sun'. We’re looking forward to working with their fantastic team to make the series even more successful on a global scale," stated.
