Beta Film Inks Deals With Canal+, HBO Max France Across Its European Drama Slate Including ‘Bookish’ (EXCLUSIVE)

Elsa Keslassy· Apr 28, 2026 · 12:22 PM UTC ·3 min read · 0 reactions · 0 comments · 31 views

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Beta Film has secured distribution deals for its European drama slate with Canal+ and HBO Max France. The agreements include the English-language crime series 'Bookish' and the crime movie cycle 'Death in Denmark.' Additionally, the company has sold 'Professor T' to 13ème Rue and will premiere season two of 'Maxima' on HBO Max France.

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▪Canal+ has acquired both seasons of 'Bookish' and the crime movie cycle 'Death in Denmark.'
▪'Bookish' has sold in over 100 territories and launched strongly on UKTV, averaging 1.5 million viewers.
▪'Death in Denmark' achieved record-breaking results in Germany with an average audience of 6.5 million viewers.
▪Beta Film also secured a French sale for 'Professor T,' which has been sold in almost 120 territories worldwide.
▪HBO Max France will premiere season two of 'Maxima,' which has garnered strong ratings across multiple countries.

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Home TV Global Apr 28, 2026 5:22am PT Beta Film Inks Deals With Canal+, HBO Max France Across Its European Drama Slate Including ‘Bookish’ (EXCLUSIVE) By Elsa Keslassy Plus Icon Elsa Keslassy International Correspondent @elsakeslassy Latest Matilda Lutz, Suzanne Clément, Holt McCallany and Fernanda Urrejola Star in Nicolas Bary’s Futuristic Thriller ‘Increase’ (EXCLUSIVE) 6 hours ago Guillaume Canet and Marion Cotillard’s Cult Thriller ‘Karma’ Earns 6-Minute Cannes Ovation 21 hours ago Isabelle Huppert on the Mystery of Asghar Farhadi’s ‘Parallel Tales,’ Cannes and Why ‘Hollywood Remains Hollywood’ 1 day ago See All © Guillaume Van Laethem Beta Film‘s hit shows including “Bookish” and “Professor T” have found a home at leading French broadcasters and platforms.

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