ATS, formerly known as The ATS Team, has announced the launch of its new Manchester base in the city’s Bonded Warehouse where neighbours will include the likes of Dentsu and Reform Radio.
Marking a significant period of growth and expansion into the nations and regions, the company has also announced it will operate under the new name of ATS. The company has already launched its new website under the new branding.
ATS’s SVP of production, Nicola Griffiths, will lead the Manchester base, building on its international coproduction partnerships and original IP offering. Leveraging its new nations and regions base as a hub for creative talent outside of London, Griffiths will further establish ATS’s partnerships with local producers and talent.
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As Manchester continues to solidify its position as a centre of global film and TV production and the home to major broadcasters and independent studios, ATS will proactively contribute to the region’s industry.
From its expertise in line production services for major shows such as Celebrity Bear Hunt for Netflix, as well as its slate of original content, ATS brings years of experience producing and managing projects locally and internationally to its new Manchester home.
ATS is renowned for providing production challenge development, set construction and art direction services across North America, Southeast Asia, Europe and Australia for the global Ninja Warrior franchise – the original UK version already shoots at Manchester Central – and titles such as Ultimate Beastmaster (Netflix), The Titan Games with Dwayne Johnson USA (NBC) and Holey Moley (ABC). ATS is known as the go-to production company for adventure and challenge formats.
Danny Sanz, COO at The ATS Team said: “We are proud to be expanding ATS with a new regional base in the heart of Manchester’s TV and film production industry. So many global productions are drawn to the city’s incredible talent pool, innovative studio spaces and diverse filming locations.
“As a firmly established creative powerhouse in the UK’s industry, Manchester feels like a natural home for ATS. We look forward to forging new partnerships and working with new talent as we embark on this next chapter.”
ATS is a TV production company based in London, Los Angeles, Lisbon, and now Manchester, specialising in creating original formats, setting up international line productions and designing/constructing television competition obstacles and sets as seen on Ninja Warrior’s Global Franchise, The Titan Games, Big Brother, The Amazing Race, The Bridge and many more.
