Stan has entered a major new Stan Originals development partnership with Hollywood studio Lionsgate.
Three projects are already in development: megachurch family drama series Prosper, drama The Geography of Friendship and outback comedy crime series Population 11.
The Stan Originals will be delivered worldwide outside Australia by Lionsgate.
The agreement builds on Stan’s existing partnership with Lionsgate, with Stan last year extending its separate content output agreement with Lionsgate for a raft of new and exclusive US dramas.
Stan Chief Content Officer Cailah Scobie: “This expanded partnership with Lionsgate, one of the world’s most prestigious studios, will see Stan bolster its production capability as we continue to deliver more world-class, Australian made Stan Originals to our subscribers.
"We look forward to working with Lionsgate and some of Australia’s most sought after creatives to develop these outstanding new series.”
Lionsgate President, International Television and Digital Distribution Agapy Kapouranis: “Stan has been an incredible partner to Lionsgate and we’re eagerly looking forward to our new development venture.
"We already have an exciting lineup of new originals in the works with renowned Australian producers, storytellers and talent.
"These series reflect a diverse mix of drama, comedy and mystery and are just the tip of the iceberg of a robust pipeline of premium content we’ll create together for a global audience.”
The deal was orchestrated for Lionsgate by Kapouranis and Senior Vice President of International TV Acquisitions & Co-Productions Marc Lorber.
O(n the Stan, Chief Content Officer Cailah Scobie, Head of Scripted Amanda Duthie and Head of Business Affairs Cymbeline Johnson.
Acting Head of Screen NSW David Gordon: “Screen NSW has a long history of supporting the local industry to deliver on a global scale, and we’re thrilled to support Stan as it joins forces with Hollywood studio Lionsgate to develop a slate of new productions, in our own backyard.
"This initiative is especially rewarding and will see the development of two blockbuster projects come to life, drama series Prosper, and outback thriller series Population: 11, and we can’t wait for audiences to see these series when they premiere on Stan.”
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