BBC Studios announced a new content deal with MX Player, marking the inaugural partnership between the homegrown OTT platform and BBC Studios. This new deal is set to strengthen MX Player’s content portfolio with award-winning bold, British drama and will be catering to the demands of audiences in India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan, Maldives and Pakistan.
The announcement reflects BBC Studios’ commitment to building new partnerships in India and was made as part of BBC Studios’ Showcase.
To kickstart the partnership, viewers on the OTT platform will be able to access The Watch, Critical from BBC Studios with plans to expand the list in time to come:
Stanley Fernandes, BBC Studios’ VP for Distribution, South Asia, commented on the deal: “BBC Studios has a track record of attracting viewers with a discerning eye for premium content through its powerful storytelling that has the ability to resonate with a global audience. We are glad to embark on this partnership with MX Player and together, I am confident we will bring our bold British content to more audiences within India and beyond.”
Mansi Shrivastav, SVP and Head – Content Acquisitions & Alliances, MX Player said, “Our vision has always been to entertain India, the way India wants. Adding International shows to our library, dubbed in local Indian languages is our attempt at democratising content for our large and diverse audience base. We’re delighted to partner with BBC Studios that will see their compelling British narratives being added to our rich catalogue of shows and we look forward to expanding this slate further in the near future.”
