Banijay Iberia, Alex de la Iglesia Strike Strategic Production Alliance

variety.com:

John Hopewell Chief International CorrespondentBanijay Iberia has struck a strategic partnership with Alex de la Iglesia which will see the high-profile Spanish writer-director and his partner at Pokeespsie Films, actor-producer Carolina Bang, create high-end original series and fiction for Banijay.Pokeepsie Films credits include HBO Max hit “30 Coins,” co-written and directed by De La Iglesia.

It is believed that the deal involves Banijay Iberia taking an equity investment in Pokeepsie.No details of new projects are given.

The deal, however, certainly sees Banijay Iberia, best known for its entertainment shows in Spain, reinforce still further its fiction output potential.

Owned by Banijay Iberia, Diagonal TV recent produced Netflix hit “Heirs to the Land,” while Banijay Iberia is also backing “Bosé,” one of ViacomCBS International Studios’ biggest biopics, about singer-songwriter Miguel Bosé.