In a major M&A move, Banijay UK has acquired independent scripted production company Caryn Mandabach Productions Limited (CMP).
CMP, founded by prolific award-winning producer Caryn Mandabach, produces and owns the BAFTA-winning global hit drama series and brand, Peaky Blinders.
Under the agreement, CMP’s slate of projects and back catalog transfers to Banijay UK. Moving forward, the group will manage all future series, spin-offs and brand ventures resulting from that IP including the recently announced Peaky Blinders movie, which has been greenlit by Netflix, as Deadline exclusively reported earlier this week.
Mandabach remains attached to the film as a producer alongside Steven Knight, Cillian Murphy and Guy Heeley. Mandabach, whose list of credits is extensive, will pivot to a first-look development and producer agreement with Banijay UK under her newly formed Conduit Productions umbrella.
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