DISTRIBUTION360 NEWSROOM

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D360 BRINGS ALL NEW UNSCRIPTED SERIES TO MIPCOM

TORONTO, Canada, October 12, 2018— Distribution360 continues to grow its portfolio of factual entertainment series with new titles debuting at MIPCOM alongside the announcement of a slew of sales to global buyers in the lead-up to MIPCOM.

Joining D360’s factual and lifestyle entertainment line-up are four new series from US production company Accord Productions: tech series Tomorrow’s World Today (11 x 30’), food series Jack of All Tastes (6 x 30’), and motor enthusiast series It’s How You Get There (16 x 30’) and Volo: House of Cars (6 x 30’) - plus the second season of WW2 Treasure Hunters (7 x 60’) from Emporium Productions.

Additionally, D360 has made sales across some key genres within the unscripted and factual entertainment space. The first series of WW2 Treasure Hunters (8 x 60’) has been sold to Spiegel TV (Germany), Kino TV (Ukraine) and CTS (Taiwan). Other history genre sales include Edge of War (6 x60’) going to Kino TV and Red Arrows: Inside the Bubble (1 x 60’) going to Ceska Televize in Czech Republic.

On the science and tech front, Serbia’s Prava i Prevodi has taken Innovation Nation (6 x 30’) and Countdown for the Future (6 x 60’), and Tomorrow’s World Today is headed to SNTV (Serbia), while Innovation Nation has also been snapped up by AG Rubin Group in Bulgaria. Architecture series London’s Modern Buildings (5 x 30’) has also gone to Kino TV. Prava i Prevodi (Serbia) also licensed series 1 and 2 of the cultural photography series Tales by Light (12 x 30’)

Paranormal series Terror in the Woods (8 x 60’) and have been sold to Canada’s Blue Ant Media and Studio U-7 in the Ukraine with the latter also renewing 26 episodes of Ghostly Encounters (83 x 30). True crime series Crime Storiescontinues to travel with 41 eps licensed to RTL Netherlands and Justice TV in the US renewing 33 eps.

Across lifestyle, Canada’s YesTV has picked up Give (26 x 30’) and Random Acts (20 x 30’), while Family Travel and Inside Paradise head to KinoTV (Ukraine), and Russia’s Studio U-7 nabs Tackle My Reno (14 x 30’).

“We are excited to bring these new factual entertainment series to MIPCOM to add to our growing library of premium content. Demand for this genre remains high as supported by our recent sales success, particularly in Eastern Europe, across our unscripted catalogue.” says Diane Rankin, SVP International Sales & Acquisitions.

Guest User 9/24/18 Guest User 9/24/18

D360 SET TO BRING 19 NEW SERIES TO MIP JR.

The content haul includes an exclusive 15-series deal with digital producer Skyship Entertainment

TORONTO, Canada, September 24, 2018— Distribution360 continues to grow its portfolio of preschool and kids series with the addition of 19 new titles being introduced at MIPCOM Jr. next month, including a 15-series pact with award-winning producer Skyship Entertainment.

Toronto-based Skyship Entertainment is known for making super-engaging preschool animation, and its portfolio of YouTube channels, including Super Simple Songs (11 million subscribers), has racked up more than 10 billion views and continues to attract more than 350 million views per month. Skyship is well-known in the digital space for creating quality content for YouTube that captures preschoolers’ imaginations around the world with fun characters and charming animation that makes learning simple and fun.

D360 has acquired global rights (excluding mainland China and Japan) for broadcast and VOD platforms to 15 Skyship series, including preschool favourites like Super Simple Songs (150 x 1’-4’), Mr. Monkey, Monkey Mechanic (12 x 6’) and Milo’s Monster School VLOG (26 x 4’-7’), as well as watch-and-learn series Super Simple Draw (26 x 4’-7’). With a vast catalogue of entertaining and educational content, Skyship Entertainment is also a 2018 recipient of several Parents’ Choice Awards.

Also joining D360’s new lineup are Super Mighty Makers and Holy Baloney from marblemedia. Super Mighty Makers (26 x 11’ or 13 x 22)’ is the kids show that is changing the world one craft at a time! From making a new student in school feel welcome to creating a care package for an elderly neighbour, kids are inspired to save the day with cool crafts, creativity and kindness. Every episode features a team of kid superheroes with special DIY powers, led by super-crafting host Bondini, who answer the call of one special kid on a crafting mission in every episode. Holy Baloney (10 x 2:30’) is the mixed-media animated trivia show that let’s kid viewers decide who is telling the truth and who is full of baloney! In each episode a question like “How did the planet Pluto get its name?” or “Why is the ocean salty?” is asked and two plausible answers are presented. Kids get to play along, trying to separate fact from fiction, to figure out the correct answer that is revealed at the end of the episode.

D360 is also bringing new series It’s My Party (13 x 22’) from Bristow Global Media and a second season of the family game show/format Just Like Mom & Dad (22 x 30’), which just wrapped production and will air later this year in the US & Canada.

“The acquisition of the Skyship Entertainment content adds weight to our animation catalogue and their Youtube experience gives us some tremendous audience insights” says Diane Rankin, SVP International, D360, “We’re equally delighted to be adding Super Mighty Makers to sit alongside titles like It’s My Party as we continue to add programs with purpose to our lineup—something we’ve always committed to do.”

About Distribution 360

Distribution360, a marblemedia company, is a rapidly growing specialist in international distribution and global rights management, representing a robust catalogue of kids content, factual programming, digital media and formats from award-winning production companies around the world. Learn more at distribution360.com.

Series Details:

Turn and Learn ABCs (26 x 3’-4’)

Turn & Learn ABCs is a guessing game that helps children learn the letters of the alphabet and simple vocabulary words! Is it an airplane? Or maybe it’s an alligator. Flip the tiles to find out! Produced by Skyship Entertainment

Treetop Family (12 x 5’-7’)

Join the sparrows, the mice, the possums, and the squirrels as they sing, and play, and discover the world around them together in this cartoon series about family and friendship. With an original children’s song in each episode, there’s always something new to learn in the old oak tree. Produced by Skyship Entertainment

The Super Simple Show (52 x 11’)

The Super Simple Show brings the very best Skyship programmes together in song-dance- and- learning filled 11 minute episodes, that will take viewers underwater, to the zoo, to a monkey’s autobody shop, and many more places! Produced by Skyship Entertainment

Super Simple Songs (150+ x 1’-4’)

Kids songs, nursery rhymes, and more! Learn and explore through song and movement with Super Simple Songs! Produced by Skyship Entertainment

The Bumble Nums (13 x 4’-5’)

Meet the Bumble Nums - three silly chefs who bounce, climb, fly, and stretch their way to finding the secret ingredient in the day’s special recipe. Once Humble, Grumble, and Stumble make it to their kitchen with the ingredients, it’s time for the cooking countdown. Whether it’s Purple Pear Pie, Underwater Watermelon Salad, or Boogie Down Babaganoush, there’s always something exciting happening in the Bumble Num’s kitchen. Produced by Skyship Entertainment

Super Simple Draw (26 x 4’-7’)

Super Simple Draw is for the budding artist in every child. Each episode gives step-by-step instructions on how to draw and color animals, dinosaurs, flowers, bugs, vehicles and much more! Gently paced and lovingly narrated so youngsters can follow along with confidence. Produced by Skyship Entertainment

Super Simple ABCs- Phonics Fun (36 x 1’-2’)

Learn the alphabet with this collection of super simple, super fun ABC songs! This series uses easy-to-learn songs with basic vocabulary to introduce the letters and sounds of the alphabet to very young learners. It’s the alphabet made simple...Super Simple! Produced by Skyship Entertainment

Sing Along with Tobee (26 x 3’-6’)

Tobee loves to learn new songs from his friend Caitie. They dance a lot. They laugh a lot. And they learn a lot! Follow along as Caitie teaches Tobee and the audience at home the words and gestures to classic nursery rhymes and original kids’ songs from Super Simple Songs! Produced by Skyship Entertainment

Pratfall (26 x :30’)

These three silly critters are out to conquer the world...err...maybe just the ABCs. Persistence and a little bit of ingenuity help them along as they make their way to the letter Z. The tallest letter in the alphabet is no match for this trio! Produced by Skyship Entertainment

Pit Stop (16 x 4’-5’)

It’s a great day for a race! Watch four plucky race car drivers battle it out each episode to see who can cross the finish line first. Whether they’re on the Park Race Track, the Desert Track, the Space Station Track, or the Ice Track, the racers must overcome some wacky obstacles, and do it with the help of the friendly pit crew. Who will get the checkered flag and the coveted winner’s interview with the always enthusiastic sportscasters Tom and Carol? Produced by Skyship Entertainment

Paper Puppet Playhouse (13 x 1’-11’) Paper Puppet Playhouse is all of your favorite nursery rhymes, fairy tales, bedtime stories, and fables told with charming narration and whimsical animation. Enjoy classics like The Three Little Pigs, Goldilocks & The Three Bears, Little Red Riding Hood, and more! Produced by Skyship Entertainment

Milo's Monster School VLOG (26 x 4’-7’)

Welcome to Milo’s Monster School Vlog, where six-year-old Milo shows you all the super awesome, amazing, and silly things he learned in monster school! Produced by Skyship Entertainment

Finley's Factory (15 x 2’-3’)

Finley is a curious little fellow with an amazing factory where all kinds of vehicles are assembled. Cars, trucks, tractors, boats, planes...watch them all get put together by the magical robotic arms in Finley’s Factory. Can you guess what is going to be built next? Even Finley doesn’t know! Kids who love things that go “vroom” will love Finley’s Factory. Produced by Skyship Entertainment

Carl's Car Wash (12 x 4’-6’)

Carl’s Car Wash is a suds-sational cartoon for kids who love all kinds of transportation. Tune in to each episode to see what kinds of vehicles take a trip through Carl’s fantastical car wash! Fire trucks, garbage trucks, helicopters, even UFOs...everyone knows that Carl’s is the place to go to get all cleaned up. Produced by Skyship Entertainment

Mr. Monkey, Monkey Mechanic (12 x 4’-6’)

Who’s the go-to mechanic for all of the animals in the neighborhood? Mr. Monkey, Monkey Mechanic of course! No job is too big or too small for Mr. Monkey. Engine troubles? Horn not honking? Need a fresh coat of paint? With a little bit of ingenuity, and his trusty monkey wrench, Mr. Monkey can fix just about anything! Produced by Skyship Entertainment

Super Mighty Makers (26 x 11’ or 13 x 22) is the kids show that is changing the world one craft at a time! From making a new student in school feel welcome, to cheering up a friend with a broken leg, or creating a care package for an elderly neighbour, kids are inspired to have fun and save the day with cool crafts, creativity and kindness. Led by super-crafting host Bondini, a team of kid superheroes with special DIY powers, answer the call of one special kid on a mission to make someone’s day in every episode. With each act of kindness, the Super Mighty Makers show how you can have fun and make a positive change to the lives of others. Produced by marblemedia for TVO Kids

Holy Baloney (10 x 2.5’)

Holy Baloney is the mixed-media animated trivia show that let’s kid viewers decide who is telling the truth and who is full of baloney! In each episode a question like “How did the planet Pluto get its name?” or “Why is the ocean salty?” is asked and two plausible answers are presented. Kids get to play along, trying to separate fact from fiction, to figure out the correct answer that is revealed at the end of the episode. Produced by marblemedia for CBC Kids

It’s My Party (13 x 22’)

A true celebration of diversity, It’s My Party is a brand new fresh take on the swap format - all for kids! Each episode pairs up two kids who have never met; one acts as the party host introducing the other, their VIP guest, to their family’s cultural celebration. Produced by Bristow Global Media for TVO Kids

Just Like Mom and Dad - 2 seasons - (42 x 22’ + 1 hour Christmas Special’) + Format

Just Like Mom and Dad is the new primetime family format that sees three parent and kid pairs face off over three fun-filled rounds, featuring family Q&A to see how well they know each other and ending with the infamous Bake-Off, where its all to play for. Each kid puts their gross-out skills to the test; stirring up a suitably disgusting snack for Mom or Dad to taste and guess which of the three they created. The duo with the most points at the end of the 3 rounds gets to spin the Prize Wheel with the chance to win a prize for the whole family. Produced by marblemedia for YesTV and BYUtv

Guest User 6/28/18 Guest User 6/28/18

D360 launches Bristow Global Media kids unscripted series It's My Party!

TORONTO, CANADA (June 28, 2018) - Ahead of the Children’s Media Conference (CMC) in Sheffield next week, Distribution360 (D360) is pleased to announce the acquisition of the Bristow Global Media series It’s My Party!which celebrates cultural diversity and embraces inclusivity.

From Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights, and Hanukkah to Kwanzaa and Mexico’s Day of the Dead, viewers are taken on a fascinating journey of discovery into different cultural celebrations seen from a kid’s perspective. Each episode pairs up two kids who have never met; one acts as the party host introducing the other–their VIP guest–to their family’s cultural celebration. The two newfound friends jump in feet first, exploring the origins and meaning behind the traditions, participating in a series of challenges and games linked to the food, fashion and festivities of the dynamic celebrations, which culminate in a lively performance by both kids.

Commissioned by Canadian pubcaster TVOKids, the 13 x 22’ It’s My Party!is an entertaining celebration of diversity for kids at a time when more positivity is sorely needed. Kids producers and broadcasters have long supported diversity and put that on screen for kids to see, but It’s My Party!is unique in that it is unscripted. Scripting the inclusivity message and casting for diversity has been the norm, but It’s My Party!puts the message into action with a real-world cast of kids from all different backgrounds who each want to share their family’s culture and traditions.

“When Bristow Global Media shared this series with us it was a no brainer. It’s My Party! is the perfect antidote to all the negative news around the world giving kids (and all of us) anxiety. We need to be doing all we can to provide children with the tools to make inclusivity their normal. Celebrating and embracing our diversity is key to achieving this. We’re exceptionally happy to be adding this brilliant series to our catalogue and to start sharing it with buyers,” says Diane Rankin, SVP at D360.

Additionally, for localized versions, It's My Party! offers a fresh take on the swap-style format that has proven very successful through the years in grown-up TV. D360 launched a kids formats business this past year, and It’s My Party! as a format fits perfectly into this catalogue that D360 is building which includes Just Like Mom & Dad, Snapshots and Treasure Champs, another series celebrating our cultural diversity.

Guest User 6/13/18 Guest User 6/13/18

D360 CELEBRATES SALES OF CANADIAN TITLES WORLDWIDE

TORONTO, CANADA (June 13, 2018) - Distribution360 is pleased to announce sales of Canadian kids & family series worldwide - including the U.S. premiere of tween driving series Driving Me Crazy and International Emmy® winner, Snapshots.

D360 has secured a raft of license agreements for its live-action kids & family titles and is pleased to announce that Universal Kids, NBCUniversal Cable Entertainment’s network for kids 2-12, has acquired the 20-part series Driving Me Crazy which debuted on the network earlier this month. The hilarious series puts first-time tween & teen drivers behind the wheel, alongside their parents, on an enclosed course full of larger-than-life challenges that cause them all sorts of trouble. With the help of a professional race car driver, these new drivers learn what NOT to do, toward the goal of being named the Ultimate Driver.

In addition to Driving Me Crazy’s stateside premiere, D360 has also sold International Emmy® Kids winner Snapshots (6 x 30’) and The Mystery Files (26 x 30’) to National Geographic for its children’s programming offering in the Middle East. GoQuest Media in India has picked up series 1 and 2 of the medieval-themed Splatalot (52 x 30’) and MathXplosion (50 x 3’) is travelling to the Australian Broadcasting Company’s education service and also to kids SVOD platform Azoomee. Meanwhile, D360 has agreed a deal for long-running hit series Heartland to continue its run on Series+ in French Canada, with the sale of season 11.

“It’s always fantastic to celebrate homegrown Canadian programming that enjoys success around the world, and even more so while we are here in Banff” says Diane Rankin, SVP International at Distribution360. “The support of the Shaw Rocket Fund has helped all of these series make it to the screen and we’re thrilled to be the distribution partner that is helping to bring these great programs to audiences worldwide.”

Distribution360 is at Banff World Media Festival alongside several of their production partners including marblemedia, who won a Banff Rockie in the Children & Youth Interactive Content category for OpiesHome.tv on Monday June 11.

Series Details:

Driving Me Crazy (20 x 30), Pre-teen Reality Series: A fast-paced, fun-fuelled reality series that puts first-time teen drivers behind the wheel alongside their parents. In a series of challenges on a larger-than-life course with the help of a professional race car driver, the teens try to become the ultimate drivers. Produced by marblemedia and Proper Television, based on a format by Lucky Day.

Snapshots (6 x 30), Kids Competition Series/Format: Snapshots is a 30-minute, photo-taking throwdown that pits three talented kids against each other in an entertaining, physical, and exciting competition where each kid tries to take the BEST... PHOTO...EVER! In each episode, the budding photographers go head-to-head in two fun and fast-paced photography-based challenges. Produced by Forte Entertainment.

The Mystery Files (26 x 30’), Kids Factual Series: A little bit of mystery makes history a lot more fun. Join cousins E.B and Kyla, as they unwrap the clues left for them by the mysterious Great Aunt Hermione and every Mystery File leads to a new adventure! The Sherlockian duo have inherited the mixed-up files of Great Aunt Hermione, explorer extraordinaire. Each file presents three seemingly unrelated objects from the past, and it’s up to the gang to figure out how these artifacts connect to who we are and how we live now. Produced by Apartment 11 Productions.

Splatalot (52 x 30’), Kids/Teen Competition Series: A hilarious medieval-themed physical game show geared to the tween audience, Splatalot features an extreme obstacle course with heaps of splats and spills. Each episode features a different group of thrill-seeking teen contestants, dubbed "Attackers", competing in three cringe-inducing rounds: Cross the Moat, Storm the Castle and Steal the Crown. The Defenders of Splatalot, an international squad of medieval-themed gladiators, will do their best to protect the castle from the Attackers – leaving one to be crowned King or Queen of the Kingdom. Produced by marblemedia.

MathXplosion (50 x 3’), Kids Educational Series: 'Mathemagician’ Eric Leclerc shares secrets from the not-so-hidden world of math in this exciting, entertaining math-short series, proving math really is everywhere! In each episode, Eric illuminates the big ideas in primary math that children are already learning to do. From computation, to patterns in a number sequence, to shapes and space, and measurement, mathXplosion highlights how math is related and connected to things they see, know, and wonder about in their daily lives. mathXplosion aims to grow and foster a love of math in a fun, funny, and approachable way! Produced by GAPC Entertainment.

Heartland (193 x 60’), Family Drama Series: Set in the rolling foothills of the Rockies, Heartland follows life on the Heartland Ranch as Amy Fleming, her older sister Lou and their grandfather Jack deal with the challenges of running the ranch that has been in their family for generations. Produced by Seven24 Films.

About Distribution 360

Guest User 3/14/18 Guest User 3/14/18

DISTRIBUTION360 BRINGS FRESH FEEL GOOD FORMATS TO MIPTV

TORONTO, CANADA (March 14, 2018) - Distribution360 heads to MIPTV with fresh formats, including the launch of hit family game show Just Like Mom & Dad and a new modular approach to localising kids TV with the debut of series Treasure Champs.

Primetime family game show Just Like Mom & Dad is about fun questions and questionable baking! Shot in front of a live audience, each episode puts three parent/child teams to the test to see how well they really know each other across three rounds. Two fun-filled question rounds are designed to reveal what they know or don’t know about one another and the final round sees the kids baking up some truly disgusting ‘treats’ for their parents to taste, hoping their Mom or Dad will be able to identify which one was made by them, for the win. The team with the most points at the end gets to spin the prize wheel for a chance at going home with some amazing family prizes.

D360 will also debut Treasure Champs, a ground-breaking upper preschool series commissioned by Cbeebies that explores the positive values common to different faiths and cultures such as generosity, empathy and honesty. This engaging mixed media series features the adventures of Barry and Kari, two animated characters, who explore a different value – or ‘treasure’ – in each episode. Using a vibrant combination of timeless stories and folk tales, super catchy songs and live action segments featuring inspirational children, the endearing comedic characters introduce the value in a fun and relatable way. Treasure Champs has been uniquely produced in that it can be licensed as a straight acquisition in its original version or as a modular format where the animated segments can be used alongside each featured ‘treasure’ and interlaced with local live action shoots to create a truly local original that is really targeted to a territory’s cultural stories and individual traditions.

Following this modular model, D360 is bringing marblemedia’s Splatalot to market as a format. The series features contestants (the Attackers) battling their way through a water-filled medieval castle against the Defenders in 3 rounds: Cross the Moat, Storm the Castle and Steal the Crown, in the pursuit of being the last person standing to be crowned King or Queen of the Kingdom. Pre-produced action sequences are available for acquisition to package with locally-shot host segments and a recent sale into the US was made using this model. A production hub opportunity also exists in Canada where the water logged castle stands - and producers marblemedia are currently in development on a family version where parents and kids will compete together and bring even greater splats and spills!

Also coming out this market is Leave it to the Designer – a format version of the hit series Leave it to Bryan from Si Entertainment which has run for 130 episodes across 6 seasons to date. In each ep, a homeowner enlists a designer to consider three projects they’d like done in their home but the catch is they only have the budget for one of them – andthey leave the designer to decide which one they will take on. In a unique hook, the choice is made on how the new design will affect their lifestyle and happiness in their home rather than it being about raising their property value.

“Programs with family and the home at the heart offer warmth, positive messaging and good clean fun. Putting parents and kids together on screen in Just Like Mom & Dad brings families together at home to watch on the sofa. And a series like Treasure Champs emphasizes how we are more the same than we are different, regardless of beliefs or culture; capturing a high concept in an entertaining way for younger kids”, says Diane Rankin, SVP International, D360.

Series Details:

Just Like Mom and Dad (20 x 30’), Family Game Show, Format: Primetime family game show featuring fun questions and questionable baking! Shot in front of a live audience, each episode puts three parent/child teams to the test to see how well they really know each other across three rounds. Two fun-filled question rounds reveal what they know or don’t know about one another and the final round sees the kids baking up some ‘treats’ for their parents to taste - with some mystery ingredients - hoping their Mom or Dad will be able to identify which one belongs to their child. The team with the most points at the end gets to spin the prize wheel for a chance at going home with some amazing family prizes. Produced by marblemedia, based on a format owned by Bell Media Inc.
Treasure Champs (30 x 15’) Upper Preschool Mixed Media, Modular Format: Preschool mixed media series that explores universal moral values common to different faiths and cultures. Each episode features the adventures of the loveable Barry and Kari, two animated characters who explore a different ‘treasure’ – like kindness, wisdom and perseverance - and what it means to live out those values. Using a vibrant and eclectic combination of timeless stories drawn from faith traditions and folktales, catchy songs and heart-warming real-life examples featuring inspirational children, the super cute comedic characters introduce the value in a fun and relatable way. Created and produced by Three Arrows Media.
Splatalot (52 x 30’), Physical Game Show, Format: 10 Contestants (the Attackers) battle their way through the water-logged castle in the Kingdom of Splatalot against the Defenders across 3 crazy rounds - Cross the Moat, Storm the Castle and Steal the Crown - all in the pursuit of being the last person standing to be crowned King or Queen of the Kingdom. Created and produced by marblemedia.

●Leave it to the Designer(130 x 30’), Lifestyle/Fact Ent Format: One homeowner, One designer, three renovation projects but the budget for only one - and the decision belongs all to the designer. In a unique hook, the designer makes their choice based on how they think the new design will affect the homeowner’s lifestyle and happiness in their home rather than simply their property value.Created and produced Si Entertainment.

Guest User 11/8/17 Guest User 11/8/17

DISTRIBUTION360 ADDS BENCH STRENGTH WITH NEW HIRE AND ANNOUNCES SALES ACROSS ALL GENRES INCLUDING A FORMAT OPTION ON INTERNATIONAL EMMY® NOMINATED SERIES.

TORONTO, CANADA (November 8, 2017) - Distribution360 is pleased to announce that Jodi Mackie has joined the team as Director of Sales & Acquisitions on the back of sales growth across its kids, family and unscripted portfolio.

Coming to D360 after 10 years with Breakthrough Entertainment, Jodi Mackie joins D360 to drive revenue growth across the catalogue through content sales and a focus on attracting new titles for distribution and developing production and content creation relationships. Building on the company’s core strengths in kids, family and unscripted, Jodi brings extensive experience across a wide variety of genres and territories to the team and her strategic approach to distribution will be instrumental to D360’s next phase of growth. Jodi will make her D360 market debut at Asia TV Forum and will handle sales into Asia, Middle East, Africa and Scandinavia.

“D360 is poised for growth across all channels and genres and it’s the perfect time to bring in the expertise and network that Jodi possesses. She is a dynamic media professional with a breadth of experience across sales and acquisitions, so I’m naturally delighted that we have been able to bring her onto the team.”, says Diane Rankin, SVP International.

D360 also announces new sales across the catalogue including a pre-sale of WW2 Treasure Hunters from Emporium Productions (8 x 60’) to Foxtel, a deal that sees marblemedia-produced series Splatalot (52 x 30’) going to BYUtv in the US, and an option on the kids format Snapshots (6 x 30’) that was recently nominated for an International Kids Emmy®; Three Arrows Media will develop the Forte Entertainment series for localised pitches to the UK market.

Deals on other kids and family titles include George & Paul (26 x 5’) to YLE in Finland and to Hop! In Israel, renewals of Spellz (52 x 12’), MathXplosion (50 x 3’), Alphabet Stories (26 x 2.15’) with Epic! Creations in the US, with Spellzalso selling to Da Vinci Media in Sri Lanka and MathXplosion being sold to Kids Talk Talk in South Korea and Canal+ in Myanmar, the latter two in partnership with Bomanbridge. Inflight sales of Family Travel (34 x 30’) and Made Up (13 x 30’) were also completed to Malaysian Airlines and further eps of This is Scarlett and Isaiah (13 x 30’) episodes to Korean Airlines.

From the unscripted catalogue - Edge of War (6 x 60’) and Escape from Iran (1 x 60’) have been sold to AB Thematiques with Planete+ taking Red Arrows - Inside the Bubble (1 x 60’), for France, French speaking Europe & Africa and Confucius was a Foodie series 1 & 2 (13 x 60’) has been sold to Kuchnia Canal+ in Poland. All seasons of Crime Stories(76 x 60’) have been renewed with Luk Internacional in Spain and Portugal, Leave it to Bryan season 6 (13 x 30’) has been papered with One Africa and a VOD deal has been agreed for Innovation Nation (6 x 30’) and Countdown to the Future (6 x 30’) with Digital Media Rights in the US.

Guest User 6/30/17 Guest User 6/30/17

D360 Sells over 220 Hours of Kids & Family Programming Worldwide

Ahead of the Children’s Media Conference in Sheffield next week, Distribution360 is pleased to announce they have closed a suite of international deals across their slate of kids & family programming.

mathXplosion (50 x 3’) has been sold to Da Vinci Media across their feeds in 105 countries in CEE, Africa, Middle East and Turkey (pay TV) and also to to Hop! Media Group, Israel, and AB Groupe for France, French-speaking Europe & Africa, Israel, and Turkey (free TV). Produced by GAPC Entertainment, the series entertains kids as they learn aboutmath through magic. AB Groupe has also taken another math-based series The Prime Radicals (52 x 15’) also from GAPC Entertainment.

From marblemedia, Australian Broadcasting Corporation has licensed wild and wacky Japanizi: Going, Going, Gong! (40 x 30’) for their ABC Me channel. All episodes of Splatalot (52 x 30’) have been licensed to both Global TV Indonesia and Barind Media Bangladesh and episodes of This is Scarlett & Isaiah (13 x 30’) have been sold to Korean Airlines and Czech Airlines; the latter series being co-produced with Sinking Ship Entertainment.

Rounding out the sales are licenses of The Mystery Files seasons 1 & 2 (26 x 30’) from Apartment 11 to Hop! Media Group, Israel, Alphabet Stories (26 x 1.5’) to GHI Media for SVOD rights in France, and Yaya & Zouk (78 x 5’) has been licensed by Studio U-7 for Russia, Baltics, and CIS. Family entertainment series Heartland season 10 (18 x 60) has been sold in French-speaking Canada to Corus Media and Family Travel (34 x 30’) has been licensed in Israel by Ananey Communications.

Distribution Access has taken educational rights to mathXplosion, The Mystery Files, YOUniverse (26 x 2.15') Alphabet Stories, The Prime Radicals, This Is Scarlett and Isaiah, Planet Echo (52 x 30’) in the US & Canada.

“Very happy to be announcing these sales across so many territories, with a broad mix of live action and animated series being licensed across multiple platforms. We’ll be attending CMC next week to pitch new development and on the hunt for more internationally appealing titles as we continue to grow our kids and family business.”, says Diane Rankin, SVP International, D360.

D360 previously announced 55 hours licensed to STARZ including Snapshots (6 x 22’), Skatoony season 1 & 2 (39 x 30’), The Mystery Files season 1 (13 x 30’) The Prime Radicals seasons 1 & 2 (52 x 15’) and Atomic Betty season 1 (26 x 30’).

Guest User 4/3/17 Guest User 4/3/17

Abraham Joffe of United Film Works Wins Cinematographer of the year at the Australian Awards!

Abraham Joffe, of United Film Works, has won Cinematographer of the Year for Season 1 of Tales by Light at the Australian Cinematographers Society Awards last night.

Joffe is an internationally award-winning Australian cinematographer who has gained a growing reputation for his documentary and nature productions. He founded the Sydney-based production company Untitled Film Works in 2000. Untitled is highly regarded for their creative storytelling and is currently producing Season 3 of the Netflix Original series, Tales By Light, distributed by Distribution360.

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Distribution360 Titles Nominated for Youth Media Alliance Awards

Distribution360 is pleased to share the news that two Distribution360 titles have been nominated for the 2017 Youth Media Alliance awards, announced today:

Award of Excellence, Best Original Digital Content

mathXplosion – produced by GAPC Entertainment, in association with TVOKids and TFO

Award of Excellence for Best Program, Live Action, Ages 6–9

The Mystery Files – produced by Apartment 11 Productions

“We are pleased to see our titles represented in this years Youth Media Alliance Awards. We are proud to work with high quality producers and to be recognized amongst this esteemed group is an honor,” said Diane Rankin, Senior Vice President International Sales and Acquisitions Distribution360.

Winners will be announced on May 31. Youth Media Alliance awards high quality, children and teen content on a yearly basis. For more information on the Youth Media Alliance you can visit the YMA website here.

Clickhereto learn more about Hi Opie, Driving Me Crazy, and Opie’s Playground.

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Distribution360, a marblemedia company, is a rapidly growing leader in international distribution and global rights management, representing a robust catalogue of kids and factual programming and digital media content from award-winning production companies around the world.

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Pedri Animation Signs with Distribution360 for George and Paul

TORONTO, CANADA (January 30, 2017) - Two new animated best friends are joining the lineup of kids and family programming at Distribution360, following a deal with Dutch animation studio Pedri Animation to represent their preschool property George and Paul internationally.

The new 26 x 5 minute stop-motion animated series introduces the world to George and Paul, two best friends who build a world of adventures together, where everything exists as wooden blocks. Using their imagination and curiosity, the pair are always coming up with funny and useful creations to help in their adventures.

The series is produced by Pedri Animation with co-producers Beast Animation and Dutch public broadcaster NTR, George and Paul was created and directed by Ka-Ching Cartoons.

“Building a world using the simplicity of children’s toy blocks feels timeless and something that kids the world over will understand and engage with,” said Diane Rankin, SVP, International, Distribution360. “The two characters are best friends despite having quite opposite personalities, which also adds to the fun and appeal for children navigating their first friendships.”

In addition to the George and Paul series, a second season of kids live-action series The Mystery Files from Apartment 11 Productions has also been added to D360’s growing catalogue of kids and family programming which has doubled in the last year. The series, commissioned TVO Kids, brings Kyla, E.B, and their Aunt Tilly on adventures after they inherit a mysterious set of boxes containing ancient objects from their Great Aunt Hermione.

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About Pedri Animation

Pedri Animation is a studio specializing in stop frame/ motion animation with a strong focus on building stop motion animation puppets. Founders Peter Mansfelt and Paul Mathot, together with freelance specialists, work to create high quality stop motion productions. Learn more at pedri-animation.com.

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Exciting New Kids’ Formats Headline Distribution360 Kids & Family Programming Slate at MIPCOM

TORONTO, CANADA (September 28, 2016) - As it heads into MIPJunior and MIPCOM, Distribution360 is putting new kids formats in the spotlight with the introduction of several exciting new format series including The School Run and Snapshots among its kids & family slate.

“When you think about formats, you may not think about kids series,” says Diane Rankin, Distribution360’s Senior Vice President, International, “but kids broadcasters need local content too and simple live action formats can effectively and affordably solve that programming challenge.”
Among the format-friendly series that Distribution360 will be introducing to buyers at MIPCOM/MIPJunior is The School Run, following a freshly inked deal with UK producer Silver Bullet Entertainment and Snapshots, produced by Forte Entertainment for CBC Kids.
Produced for BBC Radio 1, The School Run (6 x 10 minutes) surprises a group of unsuspecting friends with a favourite musical celebrity waiting at the school gates to drive them home. With the help of host BBC Radio 1 DJ and former X Factor judge Nick Grimshaw, the celebrity is grilled by the teens with hard-hitting and humorous questions that every fan is desperate to ask. Celebrities featured: Olly Murs, Demi Lovato, Nick Jonas, Little Mix, The 1975 and The Vamps.
“What kid wouldn’t want to be driven to school by their favourite celebrity rather than their Mum or Dad? A super simple concept, executed brilliantly.”
Snapshots (6 x 30 minutes) is an unscripted live-action photography competition series where kids compete to take the best photo ever! In each episode three kids go head-to-head, armed with a passion for photography and an eye for the perfect shot, as they use all their skills and creativity to complete the challenges.
Distribution360 will also unveil an additional 4 brand new kids and family series at the market, including:
Driving Me Crazy (20 x 30 minutes) produced by marblemedia in consultation with IWC Media Limited and Proper Television for YTV, is a fast-paced, fun-fuelled reality series that puts first-time teen drivers behind the wheel with their parents. In a series of challenges on a larger-than-life course with the help of a professional race car driver the teens try to become the ultimate drivers. Based on a original format by IWC Media Limited, global rights to the series are shared by Distribution360 (North America, Latin America, and Australia) and Zodiak Kids (ROW).
In mathXplosion (50 x 3 minutes, Live Action), magician Eric Leclerc turns “mathemagican” in this entertaining new short series that shares secrets from the not-so-hidden world of math, proving math really is everywhere! Each episode illuminates the big ideas in primary math that children are already learning to do in a fun, funny and very approachable way. Produced by GAPC Entertainment for TVOKids.
The Mystery Files (13 x 30 minutes, Live Action) - The adventure never stops for Kyla, E.B, and their Aunt Tilly after they inherit a mysterious set of boxes containing ancient objects from their great aunt Hermione. Now it’s up to the team to figure out where these items came from, and how they connect to the present day! Produced by Apartment 11 for TVOKids.

Opie’s Home (39 x 7 minutes) - Opie’s Home explores the fun of family life from a preschool point of view, following 4-year-old Opie as he plays, explores and discovers new things in and around his home. Episodes feature Opie’s day-to-day interactions at home, reading and playing with his family and neighbours, as well as his family routine before and after school. Produced by marblemedia, in association with TVO, The Jim Henson Company, City Saskatchewan and Knowledge Network. Global rights to the series are shared by Distribution360 (Canada, Australia and France) and The Jim Henson Company (ROW).
Meet the Distribution360 Sales team at MIPCOM Booth P-1.A51 and view more information about catalogue titles at distribution360.com.

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Distribution360 Inks Development Deal with Partners in Motion

TORONTO, CANADA (July 26, 2016) - Distribution360, a marblemedia company, is pleased to announce a new partnership with Emmy Award-winning Vancouver production company Partners in Motion. The deal will see the two companies co-develop a slate of new factual content and Distribution360 take on the international distribution of the full Partners in Motion catalogue in all territories.

“Strong, collaborative partnerships with producers are part of our DNA at D360,” says Diane Rankin, SVP, International. “We were immediately excited by the Partners in Motion development slate and look forward to working with them to bring their new productions to market, alongside their strong catalogue of factual series like Crime Stories and Edge of War.”

Earlier this year, Partners in Motion principal Ron Goetz took sole leadership at the company’s helm with new direction and priorities including a focus on new and original titles.

“Development is a real priority for us going forward, as it is for D360 who thinks similarly,” says Ron Goetz, principal of Partners in Motion. “Their creative and financial involvement at an early stage really does make it easier for us as producers to get on with the business of making great shows.”

About Distribution360
Distribution360, a marblemedia company, is a rapidly growing leader in international distribution and global rights management, representing a robust catalogue of kids and factual programming and digital media content from award-winning production companies around the world. Learn more distribution360.com.

About Partners in Motion
Since its creation in 1993, Partners In Motion has grown and matured into a multi-dimensional, multi-purpose entertainment entity engaged in the development, production and distribution of comprehensive, award-winning media programming and is a favored supplier for networks including Discovery International, History Television, A&E Biography, The Travel Channel, HBO and TLC. Learn more at partnersinmotion.com.

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D360 Adds New Kids and Factual Series; Announces Sales Across all Genres

Acquisitions include Apartment 11’s The Mystery Files and Forte’s Snapshots for CBC Kids

Sales include YaYa & Zouk to DHX and Jim Jam, Healing Yoga to Foxtel and CBC documentaries across multiple territories

TORONTO, CANADA (June 13, 2016) – Distribution360, a marblemedia company that acquires and sells content across existing and emerging platforms, continues a strong year with multiple sales across all of its verticals and continues to provide international buyers with fresh new programming across kids and unscripted genres.

“We’ve had a tremendous quarter at Distribution360 and we are so pleased to announce our new content partnerships with the release of these new series,” said Diane Rankin, Senior Vice President International Sales and Acquisitions, D360.

New kids and unscripted acquisitions include:

• The Mystery Files (13 x 30’) from Apartment 11. The adventure never stops for Kylan, E.B. and Aunt Tilly after they inherit a mysterious set of boxes containing ancient objects from their Great Aunt Hermione. Now it’s up to the team to figure out where these items came from and how they connect to the present day. Produced for
TVOKids.
• Snapshots (6 x 30) from Forte Entertainment. A competition format that encourages kids to use photography to tell stories about themselves and the world around them. Produced for CBC Kids.
• mathXplosion (50 x 3’) from GAPC Entertainment. Mathemagician Eric shares secrets from the not-so- hidden world of math in this exciting, entertaining math-short series proving math is everywhere. Produced for TVOKids.
• The Prime Radicals (52 x 15’) from GAPC Entertainment. Cousins Kevin and Alana help their wacky Uncle Norm with his misadventures using the power of math and some help from some friends! Produced for TVOKids.
• Inside Paradise (13 x 30) from Good Earth Productions. Follow a group of ambitious individuals working in the tourist industry in St Martin as they try to make a year’s worth of income in four short months. Produced for Travel + Escape.
• Great Canadian Rivers (39 x 30) from Good Earth Productions. A breathtaking journey through Canada’s diverse landscape, natural history and cultural heritage. Produced for TVO.
• Confucious Was a Foodie (6 x 60’) from Mark Media. Featuring celebrity chef Christine Cushing exploring the best Chinese food imaginable and uncovering the fascinating traditions, philosophies and history of Chinese culinary culture. Produced for NTD CANADA.

D360 also added its first-ever 4K series to its catalogue, the stunningly beautiful Tales by Light (6 x 30’).

D360 is also pleased to announce over 150 hours of sales across 174 territories from the company’s new and returning series.

KIDS, TEEN AND FAMILY SALES

YaYa & Zouk (78 x 5’) to Jim Jam (EEMEA, Benelux) and DHX for Family Junior (Canada); YOUniverse (26 x 2’) to U-7 Group for Ginger (Russia); Alphabet Stories (26 x 1.5’) to GHI Media (Israel); and two seasons Figaro Pho(The New Adventures of Figaro Pho and The Adventures of Figaro Pho) (78 x 7’) to DHX for Charged(Canada). Splatalot (26 x 30’) continues ushering in international fans as Daydreamers/Czech TV (Czech Republic) picked up Season 2,
Red (Russia) acquired the broadcast rights for Seasons 1 and 2, and AVRO (Netherlands), renewed the broadcast rights of Season 1.

DOCUMENTARY SALES

Safe Haven For Chimps (1 x 60’) to Bomanbridge (Philippines); Chasing Snowflakes (1 x 60’) to Bomanbridge (Philippines and Thailand); Nuts About Squirrels (1 x 60’) to TV5 Monde (U.S.A., Latin America, Asia and French territories); The Man Who Tweeted Earth (1 x 60’) to Discovery Europe;
The Sextortion of Amanda Todd (1 x 60’) to Planete+ (France).

FACTUAL ENTERTAINMENT SALES

RTR Media’s Open House Overhaul (13 x 30’) to Bomanbridge (Philippines), Talit Communications Home(Israel), Russia’s U-7 Group for Zagorodniy SD and Atresmedia (Spain); Zoomer Media’s Healing Yoga, Series 1-3 (86 x 30’) to Foxtel (Australia); Si Entertainment’s House of Bryan, Season 4 (30’) to Alati International for First HDTV (Russia) and African Business Channel (South Africa); Leave it to Bryan (30’) Season 5 to African Business Channel (South Africa) and Foxtel (Australia); Puppy SOS (13 x 30’) to Animal Family (Russia); Mississippi Snake Grabbers (12 x 30’) to Amazon (Germany).

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French Canadian viewers will also experience Season 9 of Heartland (60’) on Corus Entertainment’s Series+.

Distribution360, a marblemedia company, is a dynamic and innovative rights management business positioned to monetize content across all existing and emerging platforms around the World. With a focus on kids and factual programming, our mandate is to take maximum advantage of all opportunities in the digital economy and to achieve the best possible returns for the programs and properties that we represent.

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D360 Adds 200+ Hours of Content to its Growing Catalogue

Distributor launches nine new unscripted series at MIPTV including original productions from Canadian broadcaster Zoomer Media and a 4K stunner

TORONTO, CANADA (March 16, 2016) – Distribution360, a marblemedia company that acquires and sells content across existing and emerging platforms, is gearing up for MIPTV with an additional 200+ hours of new programming.

Programs joining the distributor’s slate include eight new series from broadcaster Zoomer Media as well as a stunning 4K resolution six-parter Tales by Light produced by Untitled Film Works and Canon Australia.

“We are very pleased to bring this volume of new non-fiction content to the market and are particularly excited about our first 4K series that couldn't be more visually rich,” said Diane Rankin, Senior Vice President, International, Distribution360. “These acquisitions exemplify D360's commitment to expanding our catalogue to suit the needs of our global buyers."

Connecting broadcaster content with international buyers, D360 has brokered a deal to sell Zoomer Media’s new original lifestyle and arts productions including:

Messages from Spirit (26 x 30’), a series that explores the afterlife with best-selling author and medium Colette Baron-Reid; a classical musical performance program The Concert Series (26 x 30’); innovation series IdeaCity (60 x 1 hour) featuring talks by thought leaders like Margaret Atwood, social activist Henry Morgenthaler, astronaut Marc Garneau and environmentalist Robert F. Kennedy Jr.; Bollyfit (26 x 30’), a series that celebrates beauty and traditional Indian dance starring Reshmi Chetram; Divine Intervention (18 x 30’) starring America’s favourite rabbi, Rabbi Shmuley, who provides intelligent, frank and funny counselling for individuals seeking positive life changes; Healing Yoga (86 x 30’), a restorative yoga series designed to alleviate real physical concerns; Ask Doctor Zach (15 x 30’), featuring experienced ER doctor Zach Levine who addresses audience’s burning health questions; and The Zoomer (38 x 60’), a magazine series that offers a sharp, relevant and intelligent take on the world hosted by Conrad Black.

D360 has also added its first-ever 4K series to its catalogue, the stunningly beautiful Tales by Light (6 x 30’). This impressive series follows five extraordinary world-renowned photographers as they push the limits in some of the planet's most extreme and fascinating environments; where behind every powerful image is a powerful story.

Visit the D360 team this MIPTV at booth P-1.A51.

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Sprout Picks Up D360's YaYa & Zouk Ahead of Kidscreen Summit

TORONTO, CANADA (February 3, 2016) – Distribution360, a marblemedia company that monetizes content across existing and emerging platforms, is gearing up for Kidscreen Summit with sales of over260 episodes to broadcasters and digital platforms across North America. This includes a sale of its latest preschool property YaYa & Zouk (78x5’) to Sprout, NBCUniversal Cable Entertainment’s 24-hour preschool network (US).

Produced by ToonDraw Productions, in association with Société Radio-Canada and YOOPA, YaYa & Zouk is set to premiere in the United States early this year on Sprout, following a deal negotiated by Kirsten Hurd, Director, International Sales and Acquisitions at Distribution360. The series, from the creators of Toopy and Binoo, follows the adventures of sister-brother duo YaYa and Zouk as they get themselves into hilarious situations exploring real and imaginary worlds through creative play.

“YaYa & Zouk is a whimsical series taking kids on a host of imaginary adventures,” said Kirsten Hurd. “We are thrilled the show will be enjoyed by US audiences on Sprout and hope this is the first of many international homes for the program”.

“Sprout is delighted to bring YaYa & Zouk to US audiences,” said Lisa O’Brien, VP of Programming at Sprout. “The endearing sibling relationship combined with the modern aesthetic of the show is sure to be a hit with our viewers.”

In addition, BBC Kids Canada will take audiences on a journey in the second season of The New Adventures of Figaro Pho (39x7’), produced by Chocolate Liberation Front. Tired of being a scaredy pants, Figaro Pho is determined to head out into the wild world to conquer the phobias that have prevented him from enjoying a normal life.

New SVOD service Curious World, created and operated by global learning company Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, has acquired Victory Arts’ beautiful and creative mixed-media series’ Alphabet Stories(26x1.5’) and YOUniverse(26x2.15’). Alphabet Stories tells imaginative tales using words beginning with a letter of the alphabet, while YOUniverselets preschoolers guide the viewer through their vision of the universe.

D360 is also sending two marblemedia properties to the platform batteryPOP (US). The platform will welcome the adrenaline-filled amusement park ride trivia series, Ride or Wrong (42x3’/6x21’), and the third installment of the popular Sinking Ship Entertainment and marblemedia preschool franchise, This is Scarlett and Isaiah (52x6’/13x30’).

Visit D360’s Senior Vice President, International Sales and Acquisitions Diane Rankin and Kirsten Hurd at Kidscreen Summit in the Marti Suite.

Sprout is the 24-hour preschool TV network that reflects real kids and the real worlds they are growing up in. Sprout’s original programming inspires families to experience the possibilities in every single day, and includes animated series “Nina’s World,” “Ruff-Ruff, Tweet & Dave,” and “Floogals.” Sprout’s “Sunny Side Up” is the only morning show for preschoolers and broadcasts live from NBCU Studios in Rockefeller Plaza. Launched in 2005 and now in over 56 million US homes, Sprout is a network of NBCUniversal Cable Entertainment, a division of NBCUniversal, one of the world’s leading media and entertainment companies. Please visit sproutonline.com for additional information.

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DISTRIBUTION360 HEADS TO REALSCREEN WITH SALES FROM ITS FACTUAL AND DOC CATALOGUE

(January 25, 2016)

Distribution360, a marblemedia company positioned to monetize content across all existing and emerging platforms, is heading to Realscreen with a number of high profile sales from its factual and documentary library. Sales include its hit paranormal series Ghostly Encounters, two documentaries from Archie Productions and titles from its popular lifestyle collection.

“D360’s factual catalogue continues to go from strength-to-strength, with buyers choosing new additions to our catalogue as well as long-running and returning series,” said Diane Rankin, Senior Vice President, International Sales and Acquisitions, Distribution360.

After a sale of the complete series to Destination America (U.S.) last year, D360 has once again sold all 83 half-hour episodes of the Wraith Films Inc. paranormal series Ghostly Encounters to YourTV (UK). The highly personal ghost series uses re-enactments, interviews and archival photography as it takes an in-depth look at the individuals who experience otherworldly encounters.

Additionally, sales have been secured for two of D360’s latest documentary acquisitions from Archie Productions. SBS(Australia) has acquired the action-packed Britain’s Ultimate Pilots: Inside the RAF (4x60’), which documents the summer schedule of four RAF display teams as they prepare for the 75th anniversary of The Battle of Britain. Red Arrows: Inside the Bubble, narrated by Academy Award® Winner Eddie Redmayne (The Theory of Everything), will be flying to the States on American Public Television (US). The documentary offers a unique insight into the 120-strong team of pilots and ground crew in preparation for their 50th display season.

D360’s lifestyle catalogue continues to be popular with audiences internationally. Already in over two dozen countries, RTR Media’s Open House Overhaul (13x30’) continues to build its presence globally with a sale to African Business Channel (South Africa). Foxtel (Australia) continues to bring Si Entertainment’s Bryan Baeumler collection to its audience with a new season of Leave it to Bryan (26x30’) and House of Bryan: In the Sticks (24x30’).

Visit Diane Rankin at the D360 table this month at Realscreen.

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D360 AND CBC STRIKE DOC DISTRIBUTION DEAL FOR OVER 50 HOURS OF PROGRAMMING AHEAD OF MIPCOM

(September 15, 2015 – Toronto, Canada)

Distribution360 has announced it will represent over 50 documentary and factual titles from Canada’s national public broadcaster CBC/Radio-Canada. Launching in the international marketplace at MIPCOM this October, the deal will see D360 sell titles from acclaimed CBC brands including the International Emmy® Award winning the fifth estate and The Nature of Things.

The new slate brings exciting growth to D360’s library, adding programming that will resonate globally with viewers in the categories of Current and World Affairs, Science and Technology, Crime and Investigation, and Wildlife and Nature. Titles include Return to Ukraine, Jellyfish Rule!, The Sextortion of Amanda Todd and Safe Haven For Chimps.

“D360’s factual catalogue continues to grow in strength with the addition of these intelligent and thought-provoking documentaries from the CBC. We look forward to debuting these titles at MIPCOM and provide buyers with compelling programming for their factual strands,” said Diane Rankin, Senior Vice President International Sales and Acquisitions, Distribution360.

CBC TITLES

Return to Ukraine (1x60’) – Current and World Affairs

Canadian-Ukraine immigrant Alex Shprintsen returns to his place of birth to explore how the country's past is defining its current conflicts.

Jellyfish Rule! (1x60’) – Science and Technology

No brains, no backbone, no problem! 600 million years ago jellyfish ruled the oceans and now these mysterious and magnificent creatures may be taking them over once again, only this time, they’re doing it with our help. Discover how overfishing and other man made changes — like global warming, pollution and coastal development — are transforming our oceans in ways that allow "jellies" to thrive.

The Sextortion of Amanda Todd (1x60’) – Crime and Investigation

Haunted by a revealing photo on the Internet, Amanda Todd became a victim of blackmail and sexual extortion that ultimately drove her to her death. With never-before-seen video and online chats, this documentary looks at the real story of this young girl and how a new breed of online predators threaten youth.

Safe Haven for Chimps (1x60’) – Wildlife and Nature

The touching story of how some very special chimpanzees find sanctuary and a new family when they retire from life in a lab. Featuring an interview with world-renowned primatologist Jane Goodall.

A complete list of titles can be found on the newly relaunched Distribution360 website at Distribution360.com. Make sure to visit us at MIPCOM booth P-1.A51.

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DISTRIBUTION360 UNVEILS TWO NEW ANIMATED SERIES AND NEW SALES AHEAD OF MIPJUNIOR

(September 8, 2015 – Toronto, Canada)

Distribution360 heads to MIPJunior next month with a new slate of Kids and Family properties including two new animated series from ToonDraw Productions and Atomic Cartoons, along with sales of 80 hours from its Kids and Family catalogue across Europe, Asia and Africa.

D360’s MIPJunior preschool slate includes the whimsical animated sibling adventure series YaYa & Zouk (78x5’) produced by ToonDraw Productions in association with Société Radio-Canada and YOOPA and Nico Can Dance(65x2’) an animated/ live-action mixed media series that encourages creative movement and bright imagination from Atomic Cartoons in association with Knowledge Network, Telus and BBC Kids. For kids 6-12, D360 brings marblemedia’s adrenaline-driven live-action gameshow Ride or Wrong (43x3’) to the market.

“We immediately fell in love with these characters and are really pleased to be able to bring such quality animated preschool properties to this edition of MIPJunior. We think buyers - and children - around the world will fall for them too,” said Diane Rankin, Senior Vice President, International Sales and Acquisitions, Distribution360.

Additionally, D360 has secured sales of 80 hours from its growing catalogue of Kids and Family content. Two of marblemedia’s acclaimed live-action properties, Splatalot (52x30) and Japanizi: Going, Going, Gong! (40x30’), have extended their presence internationally with a sale to TV Prima (Malaysia), with Season 1 of Splatalot also selling to Gulli (France), Czech TV (Czech Republic) and TV Film (Latin America).

The imaginative Victory Arts produced preschool series, Alphabet Stories (26x1.30’) and YOUniverse (26x2.15’), have both been picked up by EBS (South Korea), while deals for the latter series have also been secured with JimJam (Eastern Europe, Middle East, Africa) and Hop! (Israel).

YAYA & ZOUK (78x5’)
From the creator of Toopy and Binoo comes a new series of whimsical adventures featuring brother-sister duo YaYa and Zouk. Each episode features, YaYa, the big sister with a taste for mischief, and her quirky little brother Zouk, as they get themselves into hilarious situations as they travel between real and imaginary worlds; influenced by real life places and people.

NICO CAN DANCE (65x2’)
Nico Can Dance invites children to jump up and join Miss Frost and Nico as they use their imaginations to create fantastical worlds through creative movement. Each two-minute animated/live-action mixed media episode sees the characters discover amazing things that inspire them to move.

RIDE OR WRONG (43x3’)
In each episode of this adrenaline-filled series, one teen contestant must answer trivia questions while twisting and turning at extreme speeds on the tallest and fastest rides the amusement park has to offer. Contestants must rely not only on their intelligence, but their ability to focus under extreme conditions.

Make sure to visit us at MIPCOM booth P-1.A51.

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D360 CONTINUES TO TAKE CANADIAN FACTUAL CONTENT ABROAD

(August 12, 2015 – Toronto, Ontario)

Distribution360 continues to successfully sell Canadian content internationally with 170 episodes of factual programming from Canadian producers sold to international buyers across the globe. D360 has locked several deals for new series, Open House Overhaul andsold additional seasons of Ghostly Encounters to Destination America (US), alongside new deals for lifestyle and animal programming in Russia.

“We are proud that our Canadian factual and lifestyle content is successfully selling internationally and is in demand with broadcasters worldwide,” said Director, International Sales and Acquisition, Kirsten Hurd. “D360 is committed to working with outstanding third-party producers and curating a catalogue with content of the highest-quality that is trending and on the pulse of what international viewers want to watch.”

D360’s first acquisition from their first-look deal with RTR Media, Open House Overhaul (14x30’), has launched with great success, being sold to Foxtel(Australia), Globosat (Brazil), Decasa (Spain and Portugal) in a deal throughKiwi Media, and LiTV (Asia) in a sale brokered by Bomanbridge Media. The series features designer Samantha Pynn redesigning houses on the market to amp up the property value before the next open house showing. Other lifestyle and home programming, Disaster DIY (26x30’), Tackle My Reno (14x30’) andHouse of Bryan Season 3 (14x30’) from Si Entertainment, has been sold to First HDTV (Russia) through a deal with Alati International Marketing.

Following a successful 18 episode run, Destination America (US) has licensed the remaining 65x30’ episodes of the Wraith Films Inc. series Ghostly Encounters.The real-life paranormal series takes the viewer on a chilling ride through a fascinating, highly personal ghost story using re-enactments, interviews and archival photography, all while combining the exhilarating drama of the encounter with a critical in-depth look at the individual’s experience.

National Geographic Channels International has also extended its footprint with the heart-warming Tessa & Scott(7x30’), licensing the program for 17 more territories across Central and Eastern Europe, taking the territory total to over 40 countries for their Nat Geo People brand. The Media Headquarters produced series has also been picked up by Foxtel(Australia).

Family-friendly pet programming Talent Hounds (4x30’), produced by Hop To It Productions, and Season 5 and 6 of the Purple Dog Media and White Iron Pictures series At the End of My Leash (26x30’) have sold to First HDTV (Russia) through Alati International Marketing.

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. Distribution360.com | Facebook.com/Distribution360 | @Distribution360

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D360 INKS OVER 100 NEW EPISODES OF FACTUAL AND KIDS PROGRAMMING TO ITS CATALOGUE

(April 10, 2015 – Toronto, Ontario)

Distribution360, a marblemedia company that focuses on sales across all platforms, announced today it has added over 100 new episodes of programming to its factual and kids offering leading into MIPTV this week.

The slate is headlined by the reality sitcom Mississippi Snake Grabbers, glossy lifestyle series Open House Overhaul presented by interior designer Samantha Pynn, the BBC documentary Red Arrows: Inside The Bubblenarrated by Oscar® winner Eddie Redmayne and the whimsical kids series YaYa and Zouk from the creators of the hit preschool property Toopy and Binoo.

"We're really excited to be bringing such a diverse slate of high quality content to the market – the highly anticipated series Mississippi Snake Grabbers and Open House Overhaul offer excellent co-viewing factual entertainment,” said Diane Rankin, Senior Vice President, International Sales and Acquisitions. “Alongside documentary Red Arrows: Inside the Bubble and the preschool animated seriesYaYa and Zouk, D360 offers buyers great programming solutions."

MISSISSIPPI SNAKE GRABBERS (12 x 30’ HD) Follow the men of Grabuone Outfitters as this brotherhood of friends and law enforcers by day take groups of people out for adrenaline-induced snake grabbing expeditions. In each episode, the outfitters guide groups of civilians into the Mississippi waters for thrill seeking adventures, teaching them how to catch these slithery critters with their bare hands. Produced by Dockside Productions for CMT Canada.

OPEN HOUSE OVERHAUL (14 x 30’, HD) So many homeowners try to sell their house in desperate need of an update. From hideous wallpaper to outdated colours, sellers show their properties in a state that seriously undermines their value. In each episode, host Sam Pynn and her crew ambush an unsuspecting seller with the offer to overhaul their home and increase it’s value. Produced by RTR Media Inc. for HGTV Canada.

YAYA AND ZOUK (78 x 5’ HD) Welcome to the fantastic world of brother and sister duo YaYa and Zouk where real life places and people influence all of their imaginative adventures and lead them into hilarious situations. Produced by ToonDraw Productions in association with Société Radio-Canada and YOOPA.

RED ARROWS: INSIDE THE BUBBLE (1 x 60’ HD) Catch exclusive behind-the-scenes access to one of the world’s premier aeronautical display teams, the Red Arrows. This doc offers a unique insight into the 120-strong team of pilots and ground crew as they prepare to celebrate their 50th display season and turn British skies red, white and blue. Produced by Archie Productions for BBC2.

For sales inquires or to set up a meeting, please connect with Director, International Sales and Acquisitions Kirsten Hurdat kirsten@distribution360.com.
Come visit us at MIPTV booth P-1. A51.

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.