New York, NY / London, England – AMC/Sundance Channel Global is strengthening its slate of scripted programming by securing exclusive premiere window rights to Rectify (6 x 60’).
This highly anticipated new original series from AMC Networks and Gran Via, the producers of Breaking Bad, will premiere on Sundance Channel during Spring 2013. AMC/Sundance Global has struck a deal to secure these rights from ITV Studios Global Entertainment for Asia, Latin America and select European territories including France, Iberia, Benelux and CEE.
The Rectify acquisition complements Sundance Channel’s current line-up of global hits from AMC Networks, including Mad Men, The Walking Dead, Breaking Bad and Hell on Wheels. The news follows recent distribution deals across Europe and Asia for Sundance Channel’s linear and video-on-demand (VOD) services.
Rectify star Abigail Spencer will attend Cable Congress 2013 in London and unveil the series at an exclusive screening event.
“AMC Networks has become one of the most successful producers of original content in the world. Our global rollout of Sundance Channel’s highly anticipated series Rectify reflects our commitment to meeting the increased demand for more distinctive, compelling programming across platforms,” commented Bruce Tuchman, President, AMC/Sundance Channel Global.
Tobi de Graaff, Director of Global Television Distribution, ITV Studios Global Entertainment, said: “Rectify is a high-quality drama with international appeal, combining distinctive storytelling, an award-winning production team and a talented cast. We’re delighted to have secured the first over-arching pay window deal for the show and look forward to announcing further acquisitions from broadcasters around the world.”
The story of Rectify will appeal to fans of character-driven series seen on AMC Networks’ services around the world. When Daniel Holden (played by Aden Young) is released after nearly 20 years of complete isolation on death row, he returns as an outsider to his family, to his community, and to the times. Somehow, he survived the mental and emotional strain of his imprisonment, but now the walls have suddenly come crumbling down and Daniel is set free in a world he no longer understands.
