Broadcasters Acquired 325 Hours of New Programming
Media outlets in Spain and Portugal finalized new licensing deals at the Mipcom industry event in Cannes.
Updated on Oct. 13, 2026 in Television
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Major broadcasters including Atresmedia and WBD have secured 325 hours of content from Blue Ant Media. The licensing agreements were officially announced during the Mipcom industry conference.
Why it matters
These strategic acquisitions expand the library of high-profile documentaries and series available to viewers across the Iberian region. The move highlights the continued demand for international factual and entertainment content in local media markets.
The acquisition includes a substantial 200-hour package licensed by AMC Global Media for Spain and Portugal. Other networks selected specific series, such as Atresmedia securing four seasons each of Race Against the Tide and Blown Away.
The players
Blue Ant Media
A Canadian-based international producer and distributor of high-quality content across various genres.
Atresmedia
A major Spanish media group that operates television channels and produces various entertainment programs.
AMC Global Media
An international media entity that manages a diverse portfolio of entertainment channels in Spain and Portugal.
Movistar Plus
A leading television platform in Spain that provides a wide range of premium content and documentaries.
3Cat
The public media corporation operating in Catalonia that licenses international programming for its regional audience.
The details
Broadcasters including Movistar Plus, 3Cat, and WBD finalized their content selections during the Mipcom event in Cannes. The programming spans various genres such as science, history, engineering, and music documentaries.
Timeline
The acquisition agreements were announced on October 13, 2026, during the Mipcom event in Cannes.
Industry Dynamics
This wave of licensing agreements reflects the broader trend of international media groups aggressively expanding their factual and lifestyle content portfolios to combat increased competition. By securing large volumes of established series, regional broadcasters are positioning themselves to retain market share in an increasingly saturated television landscape.
Viewers in Spain and Portugal can expect a significantly broader selection of international documentaries and series on their local channels and platforms soon. These deals ensure that niche content like science and engineering programming becomes widely available to domestic audiences.
The takeaway
Media networks are increasingly relying on massive volume deals to keep their programming schedules fresh and engaging for diverse regional audiences. Viewers can look forward to more international science and documentary series appearing across their favorite local networks.
Further reading
Learn more about the latest developments in international media licensing on our Television hub.
Source note: This article includes information reported by C21Media.
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