A string of high-profile international sales for “Moloch”

Paris, March 23rd 2021 – After being awarded best screenplay at CANNESERIES in 2020 followed by its broadcast on Arte in October 2020, Moloch is now attracting prestigious and selective foreign broadcasters:

– Disney France has acquired the program as part of the launch of its new “Star” world, integrated into Disney +. The thriller is one of the must-see programs for subscribers.

– AMC Networks, known for showcasing top award-winning series, recently bought the series for their Sundance Now streaming service and will premiere it in June 2021 exclusively in the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom.

– DR (The Killing, Borgen) has acquired the mini-series for Denmark.

Valérie Vleeschhouwer – Managing Director for Mediawan Rights: “This original thriller, which explores modern and fantastical themes, is now attracting a discerning international audience. Mediawan Rights is proud to promote a French production that is both audacious and high-quality.”

Xavier Matthieu – Producer, Calt Studio: “Moloch is emblematic of Calt Studio’s original series. We are very proud today that the show appeals to prestigious broadcasters and that a French series can reach an international audience.”

Pauline Dauvin – Vice President, Programming, Production and Advertising Sales, The Walt Disney Company France: “Thanks to the launch of Star, Disney + is strengthening its genre offering by targeting a more mature audience. Moloch is a perfect match with just the kind of content we are looking for: an original and quality fantasy thriller.”

Shannon Cooper – VP of Programming for Sundance Now : “Sundance Now is thrilled to partner with Mediawan Rights to bring this first-rate French production to North American and British audiences. With its riveting mysteries, stellar ensemble and supernatural elements, Moloch is sure to grip our subscribers from the very beginning.”

Thriller / 6×52”

Pitch: In an industrial and labyrinthine seaside town, strangers suddenly burst into flames for no apparent reason. Suicides? Murders? Supernatural forces? To uncover the truth, Louise, an ambitious and troubled young journalist, and Gabriel, a grief-stricken psychiatrist, undertake the investigation. Shortly after, on the city walls, six letters in fire, “MOLOCH”, appear in the form of a signature.

While society seems to be catching fire, Louise and Gabriel embark on a personal journey into their own hell to catch a glimpse of the truth…

About Mediawan – mediawan.com

Created at the end of 2015 by Pierre-Antoine Capton, Xavier Niel and Matthieu Pigasse, Mediawan is one of Europe’s leading independent audiovisual content studios. Mediawan pools the best talents in audiovisual creation by operating throughout the entire value chain: production of original fiction, film, documentary, animation and streaming content (Mediawan Studios) thanks to over 50 production labels in France, Italy, Spain, the Netherlands, Finland and Senegal, as well as distribution of audiovisual content (Mediawan Rights, LS Distribution and Telmondis Distribution), and publishing of digital channels and services (Mediawan Thematics).

About Calt STUDIO :

Calt STUDIO specializes in the production of original series for France and abroad. Directed by Xavier Matthieu (Chefs, Loin de chez nous, etc.), it recently produced the Moloch series (6 x 52′) for Arte (Best Screenplay CANNESERIES 2020) and is currently completing Disparu à jamais (Gone for Good, 5 x 50′), adapted from Harlan Coben’s novel, for Netflix (release in 2021). The company is currently developing several projects with over-the-air platforms and broadcasters, as well as a feature film for the cinema.

Calt STUDIO is a subsidiary of the Robin & Co group led by Jean Yves Robin and Laetitia Recayte which includes 6 production companies focusing on television, documentary, cinema and live performance.

Source：Mediawan