‘Peaky Blinders’ Firm Caryn Mandabach Productions Acquired By Banijay UK With All ‘Peaky’ Rights Included
06.06.2024 - 13:05
/ deadline.com
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.
Speaking with Deadline today, Mandabach wouldn’t be led as to financial terms of the sale of CMP to Banijay, but told us, “Let’s just say it’s more than enough to support my future efforts.”
CMP’s highly talented Creative Director, Jamie Glazebrook, will remain in his post with the company, which will continue to operate, post-acquisition, under the new name of Garrison Drama Limited (the moniker a wink to the favored pub of Peaky’s Shelby family). Banijay Rights will continue to distribute and exploit existing and new programs produced by Garrison Drama Limited.
Prior to starting CMP in the UK, Chicago native and force of nature Mandabach developed and produced seminal hits The Cosby Show, Roseanne, 3rd Rock from the Sun, That ’70s Show and Nurse Jackie in the U.S.
The deal with Banijay is a logical step given the company has