SonyPictures Television (SPT) is getting into business with the creators of BBC hitsThe Salisbury PoisoningsandBlue Lights.

Hot Sauce joins the likes of Left Bank and Bad Wolf in the SPT stable.

The percentage stake in the fledgling outfit and deal terms are undisclosed.

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The label will produce scripted TV and movies.

The pair will continue to be represented by United Agents (UK) and WME (U.S.).

Justice went on to say that the move is an investment in the industry in Belfast.

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Adam Patterson (left) and Declan Lawn. Image: SPT

SPTs previous M&A move was toup its minority stakeinAlex Riderproducer Eleventh Hour Films.

Shows under its stable include huge hits likeThe Crown, Doctor WhoandSex Education.