Simons Muirhead Burton has advised client Spark Media Partners in its ground-breaking distribution deal with international distributor Cineflix Rights.
Under this deal, Cineflix Rights has been appointed to become the new global distribution home for hit TV show ‘Château DIY’, and its spin-off series ‘Château DIY: Living the Dream’.
The SMB team was lead by Partner and head of our Media department, Simon Goldberg with the assistance of Meridith Gove and Tatiana Hepher.
Speaking about the deal, Simon Goldberg said: “Many congratulations to our client Spark Media Partners, on this important deal. I am sure that with Cineflix’s reach in international territories and brand exploitation, the shows and the brand will continue to go from strength to strength.”
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