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Studio TF1 America pre sells first series The Sunshine Murders to UPTV in the U.S.
Produced for Channel 5 in the UK by Cork Films, Green Olive Films and Three Point Capital (TPC) and distributed by STUDIO TF1 AMERICA, the cosy charming crime series — which can be distributed either as 10x45-minute episodes or 5x90-minute movie events — was the studio’s series debut at MIPCOM 2025, marking STUDIO TF1 AMERICA’s entry into serialized storytelling.STUDIO TF1 AMERICA has landed its first-ever series pre-sale with THE SUNSHINE MURDERS, acquired by UPTV in the U.S.
Set between Athens and New Zealand, SUNSHINE MURDERS follows two very different half-sisters who form an unlikely crime-solving duo: Shirley, a straight-talking Kiwi farmer, and Helen, her intense Greek detective sibling.
The cast includes Marina Sirtis (Star Trek: The Next Generation), Stephanie Beacham (Dynasty, Bad Girls), Peter Andre, Camille Rutherford (Paris Has Fallen), Nick Moran (Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels), and Alexander Vlahos (Versailles).
'We’re thrilled to see The Sunshine Murders take off in the U.S', said Sam Partner, Head of International Distribution of STUDIO TF1 AMERICA. “We’re looking forward to seeing it picked up by European broadcasters next. The dual format, as both a series and a movie, makes it a perfect fit for a wide range of platforms'.
THE SUNSHINE MURDERS aired on Channel 5 from September 4–12 as five movie-length episodes, while UPTV has opted for a 10-part version for the U.S. market.
The project marks a key step in STUDIO TF1 AMERICA’s strategy to bridge U.S. distribution and European creative talent, building a premium slate designed to travel globally. The studio will continue to bring over 100 quality TV Movies (Thrillers, Romance and Holiday Movies) to market each year.
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