BBC Studios ANZ has signed its first content deal with the newly launched HBO Max, covering pre-sale and territory premieres of various British comedies and dramas, including films created by Australian comedian Sam Campbell.
Make That Movie, a six-part scripted comedy from Blink Industries, commissioned by Channel 4, stars Campbell as the hotshot director who wanders around the UK for the next big idea for a feature film. The cast also features the Australian talent of Aaron Chen, who stars as an intimate coordinator.
The deal also includes pre-sale and territory rights for the latest film from the Alan Partridge Universe, but how are you? It’s Alan (Partridge), a range of existing titles with Alan Partridge in the morning, this time with Alan Partridge.
How are you? Steve Coogan’s Partridge returns to Norwich after a year of working in Saudi Arabia, and returns to television to produce, present and direct the UK’s first documentary on mental health.
HBO Max sniffed the rights to the territorial premiere for the second season of both Brian and Maggie, Alma’s unusual, two-part drama, which portrayed an infamous television interview with British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher (Harriet Walter) by journalist Brian Walden (Steve Coogan).
“We’re excited to set up this package with HBO Max to bring this popular storytelling to our audience, as we’re only getting stronger local appetite for high-end UK content here in Australia.”
“From the return of fan favorites to a fresh new series, this exciting territory premier title and pre-sale is a testament to the power of a powerful, local collaboration. We are proud that this uniquely discussed content has found home to HBO Max.”
