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BBC Acquires ‘Riverdale’ Spin-Off ‘Katy Keene’

The BBC has acquired the UK rights to The CW's short-lived Riverdale spin-off Katy Keene after striking a deal with international distributor Warner Bros. International Television Distribution. The complete series will be available to stream on the BBC iPlayer on Saturday July 25th. The CW cancelled Katy Keene earlier this week after a single thirteen episode season.

NENT Studios UK Sells For ‘For Life’ Into Australia, Slovenia & France

Several months after landing international distribution rights to the series, NENT Studios UK has lined up a number of sales for Norwegian drama series For Life with SBS in Australia, Pro Plus in Slovenia, and Canal Plus in France. They have also licensed Swedish political thriller The Inner Circle to SBS.

Sky Acquires UK Rights To ‘For Life’; Extends Licensing Agreement For ‘S.W.A.T.’, ‘The Blacklist’ & ‘The Good Doctor’

Sky has secured the UK rights to ABC's drama series For Life after striking a wide-ranging deal with international distributor Sony Pictures Television. The series will air on Sky Witness. No word just yet on a premiere date. This wide-ranging deal with Sony Pictures Television also includes extensions to Sky existing licensing agreements for S.W.A.T.The Blacklist and The Good DoctorS.W.A.T. and The Blacklist air on Sky One, while The Good Doctor airs on Sky Witness.