Sony Pictures Television (SPT) Networks, Latin America announced that it has acquired the rights for the new U.S. dramas Scorpion and CSI: Cyber from CBS Studios International. Both series will join AXN’s established programming lineup in early 2015.
“The addition of two of the most anticipated new shows this season – Scorpion and CSI: Cyber – reinforces our commitment to keep bringing AXN’s loyal Latin American viewers a unique darkly stylish programming offer that includes the most viewed and critically acclaimed crime series and dramas,” said Carolina Padula, Vice President of Programming at SPT Networks Latin America.
“We are thrilled to be partnering with AXN in Latin America to provide local audiences with the latest spinoff of the world’s most popular television franchise, CSI: Cyber, and the new drama, Scorpion, which has opened to big ratings in the U.S.,” said Armando Nuñez, President and Chief Executive Officer, CBS Global Distribution Group.