After a successful ATF, Passion Distribution announces a raft of deals across Asia from its latest documentary programming slate including the recently launched landmark factual series The Great Plague (3 x 60’), Future Warfare (4 x 60’), and 1000 Years of History (6 x 120’). The Phoenix Channel has acquired The Great Plague (3 x 60) and How to Build a City (8 x 60’) for Southeast Asia. The Great Plague explores The Great Plague of 1665 and 1666 which claimed the lives of 1 in 4 London … [Read more...] about Passion Distribution announces sales in Asia
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Passion Distribution acquires captivating new factual entertainment series ‘Surviving The Stone Age: Adventure to the Wild’
Passion Distribution has secured the rights to captivating new factual entertainment series Surviving The Stone Age: Adventure To The Wild (3 x 60’). Produced by Renegade Pictures and Motion Content Group for Channel 4 and is scheduled to premiere on Saturday, 7th November at 7:10 p.m. In the series, a group of leading archaeology and primitive skills experts go on an epic journey deep into one of Europe’s last remaining wildernesses. Over one month, they attempt to follow in the footsteps of … [Read more...] about Passion Distribution acquires captivating new factual entertainment series ‘Surviving The Stone Age: Adventure to the Wild’
Passion Distribution announces Dynamo Beyond Belief
Passion Distribution and Motion Content Group are bringing Dynamo to ATF TV Forum as part of its 20th Anniversary celebrations. And ahead of the market, AETN18 in India has licensed Dynamo’s brand new series Dynamo |||| Beyond Belief (3 x 60’) for leading Indian factual entertainment channel and their flagship, History TV18. After five years away from TV due to a career-threatening illness, award-winning magician Dynamo returns with a new, jaw-dropping three-part special, Dynamo … [Read more...] about Passion Distribution announces Dynamo Beyond Belief
Passion Distribution lands sales for new documentary
Passion Distribution has closed a raft of international sales for documentary One Hour That Changed The World: The Moon Landing (1 X 60’). The documentary has been acquired by UKTV in the UK for its Eden channel, TEN in Australia, TVNZ in New Zealand, CBC in Canada, Phoenix TV in China, Hong Kong and South East Asia and Channel 8 in Israel. Produced by Pioneer Productions, One Hour That Changed The World: The Moon Landing was commissioned and funded by Passion Distribution, … [Read more...] about Passion Distribution lands sales for new documentary
Passion Distribution acquires talent-led documentary and factual entertainment programming
LONDON – Passion Distribution has acquired a raft of talent-led documentary and factual entertainment programming featuring Emma Willis, Stacey Dooley, Dr Christian Jessen and Anne Robinson. Passion Distribution has secured the rights to Emma Willis: Delivering Babies, Stacey Dooley Sleeps Over and Dr Christian: 12 Hours to Cure Your Street. All three series have been produced by Firecracker Films for UKTV's premium entertainment channel, W. Passion Distribution has also acquired … [Read more...] about Passion Distribution acquires talent-led documentary and factual entertainment programming
Passion Distribution announces new head of acquisitions
LONDON – Passion Distribution is delighted to announce the appointment of Sean Wheatley as Head of Acquisitions. Reporting to Passion Distribution’s CEO, Emmanuelle Namiech, Sean Wheatley will spearhead the company’s content acquisition activity, working closely with Passion’s production partners - both with independent producers and the Tinopolis group companies. As part of his remit, Wheatley will be responsible for identifying and acquiring high-quality content and expand … [Read more...] about Passion Distribution announces new head of acquisitions