DISTRIBUTION360 BRINGS DO-IT-YOURSELFERS NEW LIFESTYLE CONTENT AT MIPCOM
Toronto, Canada (October 1, 2014)
D360’s roster grows with two new series and two new seasons of great hit shows
Distribution360, a marblemedia company with a focus on sales to both traditional and emerging platforms, has announced its 2014 MIPCOM roster in its Lifestyle and Factual catalogue, including Tackle My Reno (14x30’), Leave it to Bryan (91x30’), House of Bryan (42x30’) and Risky Business (12x30’).
Through its exclusive partnership with Si Entertainment, D360 will present the company’s newest property, Tackle My Reno, which made its world premiere on HGTV (Canada) this past summer and features pro-football player turned handyman Sebastian Clovis. The company will also showcase a new season of the hit HGTV (Canada) series Leave it to Bryan and the first season of House of Bryan, both featuring veteran contractor Bryan Baeumler. Joining D360’s growing Lifestyle and Factual catalogue is its latest acquisition Risky Business, a financial reality series from Essential 11 hosted by W. Brett Wilson (Dragon’s Den). The series, which debuted on Slice (Canada), takes duos on a financial and emotional rollercoaster as they risk their life savings on a potential moneymaking deal.
“We are dedicated to providing our international buyers with both exclusive new content and well-established series that are on the pulse of consumer viewing trends,” said Kirsten Hurd, Director International Sales and Acquisitions, Distribution360. “Our D360 team looks forwards to connecting with third-party producers as we continue to diversify and grow our Lifestyle and Factual portfolio.” TACKLE MY RENO (14x30’) Pro-football player turned handyman Sebastian Clovis teams up with overwhelmed homeowners to help them right their renovation wrongs. Like any good coach, Sebastian has the motivational attitude to see anyone through the construction process - however lacking in skill they may be. With humour, hijinks and plenty of fumbles, Sebastian and the DIYer tackle the reno like it’s a championship game. LEAVE IT TO BRYAN (91x30’) With 26 new episodes in Season 4, Leave it to Bryan follows construction guru Bryan Baeulmer as he assists homeowners wanting kick-start their dream renovation project. Bryan helps manage the future project by separating the homeowners wants from their needs, which are more practical. Homeowners must then re-evaluate their expectations and learn to make compromises in this ultimate reno tug of war. HOUSE OF BRYAN (42x30’) With 13 new episodes added to the catalogue, House of Bryan gives viewers a behind-the-scenes look into the life of iconic contractor Bryan Baeulmer as he transforms his modest 50-year-old bungalow into the ultimate dream home. Viewers will watch as Bryan learns to juggle the demands of work, play and his growing family. Also available is House of Bryan: On The Rocks where Bryan builds his family’s dream vacation home and House of Bryan: In The Sticks in which he builds his new residence in the country,
RISKY BUSINESS (12x30’) Hosted by W. Brett Wilson (Dragon’s Den), Risky Business takes inexperienced couples on a financial and emotional rollercoaster as they choose between two unconventional and unique business pitches. In each episode, couples will meet two entrepreneurs who are willing to include them in an upcoming moneymaking deal. The pair chooses one entrepreneur’s pitch and invests their life savings into the deal, which they must turn into a profit in only 30 days. Brett then matches that investment and puts his own money into the other deal. In the end viewers will see which deal was better and if the couples risk is rewarded.
Additional series: Other titles that will be showcased at MIPCOM this year include the chilling documentary about alleged killer Luka Magnotta in Sex, Fame & Murder (1x60’), the ice-dancing docu-series Tessa & Scott (7x30’) and the pet medical drama Save My Pet (39x30’). For sales inquires or to set up a meeting, please connect with Director, International Sales and Acquisitions Kirsten Hurd at kirsten@distribution360.com. Come visit us at MIPCOM booth P-1.A51. About Distribution360 Distribution360, a marblemedia company, is a forward-thinking distribution company that focuses on traditional media sales, while actively pursuing growth in the digital space. Its mandate is the full monetization of television and interactive content on traditional and emerging platforms worldwide, with a focus on kids, drama and factual programming.