Hulu buys Netflix Spain thriller series “Innate”
Hulu has secured US rights to Innatea psychological thriller by Fran Carballal (Scar) and Enrique Lojo (At the end) ordered by the Spanish branch of Netflix. The series comes from ITV Studios-owned Plano a Plano, produced by Innato La Series AIE in association with Dynamic Television, which owns the distribution rights and closed the deal with Hulu. It’s the latest example of a U.S. streamer or network acquiring a European series in recent months, thawing a glacial zone where few programs made the transatlantic flight. The eight parts Innate is billed as a “gripping exploration of family, trauma and hidden truths.” It follows Sara (Elena Anaya), a psychologist who left behind a traumatic past as the daughter of Félix Garay (Imanol Arias), a murdered serial killer once dubbed by the press as “the Diesel Killer.” Her idyllic life with her husband Aitor (Roberto Álamo) and their teenage son Sebas (Teo Soler) begins to fall apart when Félix is released from prison, coinciding with a new wave of crimes that eerily mirror the murders committed 25 years ago. The directors are Lino Escalera and Inma Torrente, with executive producers including César Benítez, Emilio Amaré, Álvaro Benítez, Daniel March and Carrie Stein. “With Hulu showcasing the series’ world-class talent and compelling narrative, we are confident Innate will resonate strongly with American audiences,” said Stein, president of Global Television at Dynamic.
53 Degrees Global Names MD
UK-based 53 Degrees Global has promoted Alex Coffey to managing director. He will work with Nick Bullen, CEO of 53 Degrees, to diversify his revenue into digital content creation, branded and corporate programming and live events. They will also oversee 53 Degree’s TV labels, namely Love Monday TV, Mill Bay Media, Penny Lane Entertainment and Spun Gold TV. Coffey spearheaded 53 Degrees’ drama campaign across Mill Bay, which landed a commission from the BBC, The mysteries of the hairdresserwith Sally Phillips. He also played a key role in securing funding for a high-profile Love Monday documentary and helped Spun Gold land two BBC recommissions and created online content creator Joy Peddlers. “Alex has been an integral part of 53 Degrees Global since its inception and has played an important role in overseeing its growth since then,” Bullen said. “As we continue to grow the group, particularly across a broad range of revenue streams across digital, television, live events and enterprise, he will be responsible for accelerating our commercial strategy to identify and capitalize on new opportunities in an evolving media landscape.” Spun Gold founder Bullen created 53 Degrees in 2023.
ZDF and Blue Ant explore “a kingdom in chaos”
German ZDF and Canadian Blue Ant Studios have teamed up to commission a historical document A kingdom in chaos. One Tribe TV is producing the show for the Franco-German channel Arte and Blue Ant, supported by ZDF, whose commercial arm will buy it internationally. The show, which is divided into one or two parts, explores the rise and fall of Charles I, Oliver Cromwell’s bloody conquest of Ireland, the short-lived English republic and the dramatic return of Charles II. In this context, it will also examine the impact across Europe, from the witch trials of the 1640s to the beginnings of the revolution in France. “A kingdom in chaos “offers a brilliant overview of a pivotal moment in British history, as well as the development of political thought in Western European society,” said Peter Allenbacher, editor-in-chief of ZDF/Arte. “In modern times, people cannot imagine what it meant for an ordinary 17th-century citizen to sentence to death – and behead – his God-appointed king.” Mimi Templar-Gay is the producer and director, while Owen Gay of One Tribe is the executive producer.
