PASSION DISTRIBUTION FEEDS APPETITE FOR PROPERTY SHOWS
May 13, 2011 - Two brand new property shows that are part of a long running brand from Scripps Networks International, DESIGN STAR Season 6 and SECRETS FROM A STYLIST will be launched by Passion Distribution at DISCOP. DESIGN STAR 6 (10 x 60’) produced by CBS Eye Two productions for HGTV is a fast paced competition elimination show which features the most talented designers fighting against each other to be discovered on TV. The new season packs in the drama of a fierce competition and also gives the viewer creative ideas from the world of interior design, Ten of the hottest up-and coming designers are pushed to their creative and emotional limits as they are split into teams and each week navigate a gauntlet of bright, unforeseen, thrilling and highly dramatic design challenges, from decorating an entire family home to a swanky celebrity hotel suite. SECRETS FROM A STYLIST (13 X 30’ & 1 X 60’) is a unique property makeover show that helps every homeowner find and unleash their own personal style. Produced by Tricon Films & Television for HGTV. Emily Henderson, season five winner of Design Star, returns with her ingenious sense of style in SECRETS FROM A STYLIST. During the series, Emily will help homeowners identify their design problem areas with a “style diagnostic.” Armed with the homeowner’s responses she will then customize their space layer by layer with 3 inspiring room designs unveiled each in each episode, until a truly personalized look is achieved. Passion Distribution was officially launched by its founder and CEO, Sally Miles, in 2008. This unique, boutique and intimate style international distribution business represents great content and formats on behalf of UK and North American producers and broadcasters. London-based Passion Distribution specialises in popular quality programming and formats in genres including Factual Entertainment, Reality, Documentaries, Lifestyle, Game-shows and Comedy. Passion Distribution has exclusive distribution agreements with several broadcasters and production companies including Scripps Networks International, Sundance Channel and World of Wonder and works with many others both in the UK & US. Passion Distribution has built a catalogue with over 2500 hours in its first 2.5 years and is also active in pre-selling, finding co-pro partners and deficit funding. About Scripps Networks International: Scripps Networks International is the international development subsidiary of Scripps Networks Interactive, Inc. Scripps Networks Interactive owns and operates some of the most recognizable and popular lifestyle television networks in the United States including Food Network, HGTV (Home & Garden Television), FLN (Fine Living Network), DIY Network, Travel Channel and GAC (Great American Country). In the US Scripps Networks is the undisputed leader in food and home-related lifestyle content on television and the internet. It’s an expertise that the company is intent on exporting across the globe. Scripps Networks Interactive programming has been licensed and syndicated internationally for more than a decade and can be seen in around 170 countries. With 30,000 hours of original lifestyle programming wholly owned, much of which can be economically and efficiently repurposed for international distribution, 20 percent of the catalogue of archived programming is in HD. Please contact Farida Zoubaa if you have any questions: +00 44(0)207 199 9204 faridazoubaa@passiondistribution.com
