25 March, 2010
Fireworks International, the television and digital distribution arm of ContentFilm plc, announced today a significant two year multi-platform deal for its major new drama series Valemont, with MTV Networks International (MTVNI). The series will run across MTV and Viva channels in more than 150 countries online and linear.
The deal incorporates rights to all content for Valemont, which is produced by Electric Farm Entertainment, including 35 short form episodes, the Alternate Reality Game, the prequel episodes and extra videos for online, plus 5 half-hour episodes and the 100-minute TV movie.
The thrilling high definition drama series Valemont is written by Christian Taylor (Lost, Six Feet Under) and produced in partnership with MTV by Electric Farm Entertainment, creators of the revolutionary online series Afterworld. The series is created by Brent Friedman and stars Kristen Hager (Wanted), Eric Balfour (24), Nikki Blonsky (Hairspray) and Dillon Casey (Being Erica).
At Valemont University, the students are young, beautiful and the future of the world – but nothing is quite as it seems… The university is not just a school for humans but a breeding community for vampires too. The professors are the elders and the students are the next generation, training to become the monsters of legend in order to fulfill their blood legacy. And Valemont’s residents will go to any lengths to stop their dark secrets from being revealed…
“Creating a deeper interaction and experience for our viewers through our content is core to what we do, said David Booth Vice-President, Content and Programming MTV BRANDS International, “Valemont’s dynamic storytelling and ability to maintain a strong and compelling narrative across linear, online and mobile perfectly delivers for our audience.”
Jonathan Ford, Executive Vice-President, Digital Acquisitions and Distribution at Fireworks International commented today, “We have had great interest in Valemont since its launch to the international marketplace and are delighted to announce this major deal with MTV Networks International, a global leader in innovative, original multi-platform content. Valemont is a stunning series, perfectly capturing the vampire teen zeitgeist with high quality, adaptable content that works across all platforms, and this deal will see the drama available to an audience of millions of digital users throughout the world.”
About Fireworks International
Fireworks International is ContentFilm’s international television and digital distribution division with over 3,000 hours of high-quality and commercially appealing programming including an extensive slate of major drama series, non-fiction entertainment, kids live action comedy and drama series, TV movies, mini-series and special event programming. Recent additions include comedic drama series, REPUBLIC OF DOYLE, primetime drama series, THE BORDER and heart-warming family drama series, HEARTLAND; non-fiction primetime documentary specials HUNTING THE LOST SYMBOL and I KNOW WHAT I SAW; U.S. tween comedy THE ASSISTANTS; high definition multi-platform thriller series VALEMONT; new children’s programmes HALF MOON INVESTIGATIONS, FAMILY BIZ as well as the classic anime series, ROBOTECH; plus over 200 U.S. network mini-series and TV movies; and specials including the Annual U.S. PRIMETIME EMMY AWARDS show. This new product is combined with the large and valuable Fireworks library catalogue which is complemented by a raft of formidable television shows including Gene Roddenberry’s ANDROMEDA, MUTANT X and RELIC HUNTER.
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