Canal+ Acquires Crime Series 'Bookish' and 'Death in Denmark' Movie Cycle
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Canal+ has acquired the English-language crime series 'Bookish' and the crime movie cycle 'Death in Denmark' for its Polar+ channel. 'Bookish' will premiere on May 16, while Beta Film has secured further international sales for the drama 'Professor T' and the royal series 'Maxima'. These acquisitions and sales point to continued international demand for European-produced crime and drama series.
Facts First
- Canal+ acquires 'Bookish' for its Polar+ channel, premiering May 16.
- 'Bookish' sold in over 100 territories and was the second highest-performing premiere in UKTV's history.
- Beta Film sells 'Professor T' to 13ème Rue in France, with the series sold in almost 120 territories.
- HBO Max France to premiere 'Maxima' season two, a drama sold in 85 territories.
- A third season of 'Maxima' is in development, with a spinoff titled 'The Other Royals – A Maxima Story' in production.
What Happened
Canal+ has acquired both seasons of the crime series 'Bookish' for its Polar+ channel, with a premiere scheduled for May 16. The network has also acquired the crime movie cycle 'Death in Denmark'. Separately, Beta Film has secured a French sale for the crime drama 'Professor T' to the channel 13ème Rue, and HBO Max France will premiere the second season of the royal drama 'Maxima'.
Why this Matters to You
If you enjoy international crime dramas and historical series, your streaming options are expanding. You may soon have access to 'Bookish', a show that has already proven popular in the UK, and 'Death in Denmark', which performed well in the German market. The continued sales success of series like 'Professor T' and 'Maxima' suggests more seasons and similar content could be produced, potentially leading to a wider variety of European shows available globally.
What's Next
'Bookish' is set to launch on Canal+'s Polar+ channel on May 16. 'Professor T' is returning for a fifth season. A third season of 'Maxima' is currently in development, and a related spinoff, 'The Other Royals – A Maxima Story', is in production.