BBC Studios has revealed a raft of presales and a new co-pro deal for Blue Planet III as its Showcase event kicks off in London.
From BBC Studios Natural History Unit, the series for BBC and BBC America has welcomed a Skai TV in Greece as a co-pro partner alongside ZDF and France Télévisions. Skai is also on board a new multi-year partnership that will see the launch of a BBC Earth-branded block for the first time.
The six-part series has presold to Australia (Nine), Brazil (Globo), Canada (Blue Ant Media, Radio-Canada), China (Shanghai Media Group’s Dragon TV), Denmark (DR), New Zealand (TVNZ) and Spain (MovistarPlus+). The series will also be available on BBC Nordic, Sony BBC Earth in India, and BBC Earth in Croatia, Cyprus, Hungary, Malta, Poland, Romania, South Africa, and Turkey.
Zai Bennett, CEO and chief creative officer at BBC Studios Global Content, said, “As we celebrate 50 years of Showcase, there’s no better example of BBC Studios at its very best than Blue Planet III from our extraordinary Natural History Unit. We’re privileged to have long-standing clients like Skai TV come on board to co-produce and go a step further to premiere it via a dedicated BBC Earth block. This new chapter will immerse global audiences deeper than ever before, revealing unseen behaviours and uncovering urgent new stories about our changing seas. It’s a landmark production in every sense – visually breathtaking and scientifically revelatory.”
Ioannis A. Alafouzos, Owner of Skai Media Group, added, “Our partnership with BBC Studios is built on trust, mutual respect, and a shared commitment to excellence. Today’s announcement is not just the beginning of a new collaboration, but the continuation and strengthening of a relationship that has already proven its value. Together, we are deepening our creative ties and reaffirming our long-term commitment to developing ambitious co-productions that will resonate with audiences around the world.”
