ITV Studios Acquires Majority Stake in Hartswood Films
July 25, 2024
ITV Studios has acquired a majority stake in Hartswood Films, the long-established UK scripted production company behind series such as Sherlock, The Devil's Hour and Douglas Is Cancelled. Hartswood — based in London and Cardiff and led by Sue Vertue and Steven Moffat — will have its future international distribution handled by ITV Studios as part of ITV's strategy to expand its international content business.
- Buyers
- ITV Studios
- Targets
- Hartswood Films
- Industry
- Media & Entertainment
- Location
- England, United Kingdom
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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