Sony Pictures Television(SPT) is maintaining its focus on British TV drama with another big acquisition deal.
The studio has upped its minority shareholding inAlex RiderproducerEleventh Hour Filmsto a majority stake.
Sony hadfirst investedin the British indie in 2018.
Eleventh Hour makes ‘Alex Rider’ for Prime VideoEverett Collection
Financial terms of the deal werent disclosed.
She will remain chair, and Eve Gutierrez and Paula Cuddy will become co-CEOs.
Its not immediately clear how much Sony will own under the new structure.
The studio hadnt responded for comment at press time.
Further back it madeFoyles WarandSafe Housefor ITV andNew Bloodfor BBC One.
We are overjoyed that they are becoming a full member of our roster of world-leading drama labels.
She exited this month.
Helion Partners advised Eleventh Hour on the transaction.
