Sphere Abacus acquires Night Train Media titles
May 11, 2026
UK-based distributor Sphere Abacus (SA) acquires three new titles from Emmy Award-winning Night Train Media.
SA has worldwide distribution rights for The Hairdresser Mysteries and Ian Fleming and the Curse of James Bond, excluding UK and Ireland, and The Trio excludes rights for the Nordics and the Netherlands.
The Hairdresser Mysteries (6 x one hour), a Mill Bay Media production for BBC, stars Sally Phillips (Veep, Bridget Jones’s Diary) in this feel-good, fun and life-affirming mystery series where small-town gossip leads to big-time sleuthing.
The Trio (6 x half hour) is based on the bestselling novel by Johanna Hedman and is produced by SF Studios for SkyShowtime. It is a story about love, sex and passion – a reflection of the meaning of life and the relentless passage of time. Starring Felix Sandman (Quicksand, Last Light), August Wittgenstein (Das Boot, Faithless), Seth Manteus, Nina Zanjani and Rebecka Harper.
Ian Fleming and the Curse of James Bond (1 x 91’ – also available as 2 x 45’), directed by Adam Low and produced by Embankment Films and Lone Star Productions for Sky Arts, uncovers the myth of the genius, Ian Fleming. Connecting Fleming’s novels, the ‘Bond’ feature films and rare archive footage of Fleming and his era, brings depth, glamour and excitement to the documentary, with contributions from Ralph Fiennes, William Boyd, Kate Mosse, Nicholas Shakespeare and Marlon James including readings by Helena Bonham Carter.
These new titles will complement Night Train Media’s award-winning series in the Sphere Abacus catalogue, including Deadline (4 x one hour) Clapperboard Studios; Catch Me A Killer (10 x one hour) Fired Up Films, CMAK Limited; Vikings: The Rise and Fall (6 x one hour) and Conquistadors: The Rise and Fall (6 x one hour) Dash Pictures, and Missile From The East (1 x 90’) Silvergnome, Embankment Films.
Herbert L. Kloiber, CEO, Night Train Media commented: “Following the recent restructures with Night Train Media, we are excited to be working once again with Sphere Abacus to bring both our new and existing series to the international market. Their strong track record and global reach make them the perfect distribution partner.”
Sphere Abacus’ Managing Director, Jonathan Ford added: “We’re delighted to continue our collaboration with Night Train Media. Their commitment and creative vision for high-quality productions embody the type of programming we represent.”
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