Banijay U.K. has acquired “Peaky Blinders” producers Caryn Mandabach Productions Limited (CMP) for an undisclosed sum.
CMP was founded by legendary producer Caryn Mandabach, who has developed and produced U.S. shows including “The Cosby Show,” “Roseanne,” “3rd Rock From The Sun” and “That ’70s Show.” She has now inked a separate first-look development and producer deal with Banijay U.K. under the umbrella Conduit Productions.
As part of the acquisition, going forward CMP will change its name to Garrison Drama Limited while its slate of projects and back catalogue, from future shows and spin-offs to brand ventures resulting from CMP-owned IP – including the recently-announced “Peaky Blinders” movie – will transfer to Banijay U.K. According to the company, “Peaky Blinders” creator Steven Knight has “has plans for future chapters of the ‘Peaky Blinders’ universe.”