Munich– Cove Pictures, a major new international TV production company has been launched. The company will produce high-end drama and comedy as well as blue-chip factual programmes for the international market. Cove will be based in London, New York and Los Angeles.

Cove Pictures is a joint venture between Patrick Milling-Smith and Brian Carmody, the co-founders of Smuggler Inc., and Red Arrow Entertainment. Red Arrow will hold a minority stake in the company and will distribute Cove Pictures projects internationally.

Cove Pictures has also forged a creative alliance with Eon Productions, the film and television company run by Michael G Wilson and Barbara Broccoli, to develop a number of shows for the international market. More details will be announced on forthcoming projects in the coming months.