The 12-part drama show has been secured by M6 in France, Mediaset Espana, Netflix Italy, MTVA in Hungary, NHK for AXN Mystery in Japan and SBS in Australia. Lux Vide heads into MIPTV with new deals
Under the deal, Fremantle acquires 70% of the company, whereas the Bernabei family will retain the remaining 30%. Luca Bernabei will continue as CEO of Lux Vide, and Andrea Scrosati will be the Chairman.
Luca Bernabei, CEO at Lux Vide, explains the strategy behind the Italian production company, well-known for shows like “Devils” and “Leonardo”. With new titles and returning seasons, the goal is to keep growing as a global player.
The new TV Italian series was produced in collaboration with Rai Fiction and is also the first production in the world to have used a special sound recording technique, holophony.
The renowned Turkish actor will have the main role in “Viola come il mare”, a light crime drama that will begin shooting at the end of September between Rome and Palermo.