The deal with the Australian producer consists of its slate of original factual entertainment and entertainment formats, and a pact to co-develop paper formats through BBC Studios global production network including LA, UK, France, Germany and Nordics.
The company has secured deals with Prime Video for various additional markets, including Canada, Australia, New Zealand, the Netherlands and Nordics, with distribution rights available all over the world.
Lionsgate+ is set to exit France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Benelux, the Nordics and Japan by the end of the first quarter, in a surprising move as these countries make up almost two thirds of its total subscriber count.
BBC Studios will launch BBC Nordic and BBC Nordic+, an enhanced linear channel and dedicated on-demand service for Norwegian, Swedish, Danish, Finnish and Icelandic viewers from April 17, 2023.