10 March, 2008
London, March 10th 2008, Fireworks International, the television distribution arm of ContentFilm Plc, has secured the international sales rights to SEVEN24 Films’ and Dynamo Films’ drama series, HEARTLAND, it was announced today by Greg Phillips, President.
HEARTLAND (13 x 1 hour; available in High Definition), a family drama set in the fictional town of Hudson located in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, follows the Fleming family as they deal with the ups and downs of running a ranch that’s been in the family for generations, but is now so deep in debt they’re one bank payment away from losing it all. Heartland is a place like no other; a horse ranch with a special mission to heal abused or neglected horses and find them new homes.
The series, a huge ratings success on CBC in Canada, is adapted for television from Lauren Brooke’s international best-selling novels by Executive Producer Heather Conkie. The novels are now published in over 14 countries.
Tom Cox, Executive Producer, SEVEN24 Films comments, “Fireworks International has an outstanding reputation in distributing high-quality drama to international broadcasters. We are confident that HEARTLAND will do well in the international markets and we look forward to forging continued relations with Fireworks International and ContentFilm.”
Greg Phillips, President, Fireworks International added “HEARTLAND’s high production values and heart-warming storylines are both universal in appeal and cater to a wide audience range. The series delivers well-grounded family entertainment and we are certain its international appeal will result in successful placement and ratings success around the world.”
About Fireworks International
Fireworks International, a division of the UK’s ContentFilm plc, acquires and distributes an extensive slate of television programs, feature films and digital content throughout the world. Fireworks’ library of over 2300 hours of programming includes JPOD, thirteen-one hours of comedy drama full of amusing and evil twists; BLOOD TIES, twenty-two hours of mystery drama with a touch of the supernatural; HEAVY Worldwide’s newest comedy and animated series as well as library from the highly successful U.S. digital brand HEAVY.com; kids’ gothic horror comedy series YOUNG DRACULA from CBBC; comedy series THE JANE SHOW and mystery drama series WHISTLER; along with action/adventure series Gene Roddenberry’s ANDROMEDA, MUTANT X, and RELIC HUNTER; children’s programs BLACK HOLE HIGH, 100 DEEDS FOR EDDIE MCDOWD, CAITLIN’S WAY; plus over 200 U.S. network miniseries and TV movies of the week; and over 100 theatrical feature films, and specials including the 2006 and 2007 Annual U.S. PRIMETIME EMMY AWARDS shows.
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For further information, please contact:
Fireworks International: Jennifer Brinkworth, Vice-President, Marketing and Communications
Tel + 00 44 (20) 7851 6517
