TORONTO – Sinking Ship Entertainment announced Tuesday that it is launching an international distribution arm headed up by industry executive Lynn Chadwick as VP Sales & Distribution.
Before joining Sinking Ship, Chadwick (pictured) was VP of network content acquisitions and pay TV at Corus Entertainment where she managed all acquisition activities across the company’s cable and pay services. Prior to that, she was with Nelvana Enterprises, Greenlight International and Salter Street Films International.
In this new role, Chadwick’s responsibilities include supporting existing partnerships and maximizing opportunities for the company’s upcoming slate of live-action and animated series and original on-line content worldwide.
“The launch of our own distribution division is a natural next step in Sinking Ship’s growth as we look to 2014 with our biggest production slate to date,” said Blair Powers, partner and executive producer, in the release. “We are delighted to have someone of Lynn’s vast experience and expertise, in both international sales and broadcast acquisitions, lead the distribution of our exciting new series and digital content.”
Since its launch in 2004, Sinking Ship has created and produced popular kids brands including Dino Dan, This is Daniel Cook, This is Emily Yeung and Are we there yet?: World Adventure, which are seen in over 130 countries on children’s channels and digital platforms. Their newest series, Annedroids, launches in 2014.
