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ITV2 ACQUIRES “SCORPION” FROM CBS STUDIOS INTERNATIONAL
CBS Studios International and ITV2 announced today a deal for the exclusive, first-window broadcast and VOD rights to the new high-octane drama, SCORPION. The show will launch on ITV2 later this autumn.
“We are thrilled to be working with ITV to bring SCORPION’s unique and action packed storylines to British audiences,” said Stephen Tague, Senior Vice President, Europe for CBS Studios International. “SCORPION will undoubtedly add sizzle to ITV2’s schedule this autumn.”
Angela Jain, ITV’s Director of Digital Channels and Acquisitions said, “ITV2 is delighted to be showing Scorpion. We think this fun, action-packed drama about a group of misfit masterminds is a perfect fit for our young audience. Its incredibly strong premiere on CBS in the States is just the start we had hoped for. “
Sasha Breslau, Head of Acquired Series at ITV, brokered the deal with Stephen Tague, Senior Vice President, Europe for CBS Studios International.
Starring Elyes Gabel, Robert Patrick and Katharine McPhee, SCORPION is inspired by the true story of eccentric genius Walter O’Brien and his team of brilliant misfits, who comprise the last line of defense against complex, high-tech threats of the modern age.
SCORPION also boasts a creative team who have been behind some of the world’s biggest film franchises recently, including Alex Kurtzman and Bob Orci, who wrote the new “Star Trek” films, the “Transformers” films and the box-office smash “Amazing Spider-Man 2.” Behind the camera is Justin Lin, the dynamic director of the “Fast and Furious” franchise.
About CBS Studios International
CBS Studios International is the leading supplier of programming to the international television marketplace, licensing to more than 200 markets in more than 30 languages across multiple media platforms. The Studio participates in international channel ventures, currently comprised of 17 channels in 22 languages across 90 territories, reaching more than 60 million international households. CBS Studios International also exports a diverse lineup of formats for local production around the world. The division distributes content from CBS Television Studios, CBS Television Distribution, Showtime, CBS News, CBS Films and a library of more than 70,000 hours of programming. CBS Studios International is a division of CBS Corporation.
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