TORONTO – Corus Studios has finalized new broadcast deals for a number of its unscripted lifestyle series ahead of MIPTV.
Sales highlights of new international deals secured include:
– Backyard Builds (pictured) has been sold to Quebecor Media’s CASA in Canada, and an undisclosed buyer for the Pan-Asian region, totaling 55 territories for this series to date;
– Sales of home renovation series Worst to First for Digicast’s Dove in Italy, NBCUniversal International Networks for Bravo New Zealand, and an undisclosed buyer for the Pan-Asian region have been confirmed. This series has now been sold in 57 territories;
– To date, Masters of Flip has been sold in 150 territories worldwide, with NBCUniversal International Networks picking up Season 3 for Bravo New Zealand;
– Cheer Squad adds to its roster of sales with Bell Media’s acquisition of the series for VRAK in Canada; and
– Home to Win has signed new deals with Israel’s Talit Communications for Season 1 and 2 and Quebecor Media’s CASA in Canada has signed on for Season 2.
“Corus Studios’ global reach continues to expand each year as its premium library of lifestyle content resonates with buyers and audiences internationally,” said Lisa Godfrey, Corus’ VP of original content, in the news release. “This ongoing interest reflects Corus’ continued ability to deliver new categories of content that broaden the scope of lifestyle and factual content for international sale.”
Photo of Backyard Builds courtesy of Corus Entertainment
