PASSION DISTRIBUTION GETS TOO FAT WITH THE STYLE NETWORK
August 20, 2009 - Passion Distribution has just concluded a deal with The Style Network in the United States to air Daisybeck documentary ‘Too Fat for 15’. TOO FAT FOR 15 was originally produced for BBC1 in the UK. The deal was brokered by Sally Miles, Passion Distribution’s CEO and Katie Buchanan, VP Programming & Acquisitions for The Style Network . The 60-minute special will premier in the US on 6th September, (Labor Day holiday weekend), immediately following the season 2 finale of ‘Ruby’, the weight-loss show that has captured the hearts of America. Sally Miles quote:”I watched Ruby when I was in LA recently and thought it would make a tremendous companion series. Georgia, the star of TOO FAT FOR 15 is the most inspiring 15 year old girl whose life starts to transform when she leaves the UK to attend a weight-loss camp, Wellspring, in America. Daisybeck, the producers, capture the essence of Georgia’s mental and physical transformation, including her struggle to lose extraordinary amounts of weight. This was a girl with critical health issues who never left her bedroom and is now the darling of the Good Morning America show in the US”. Produced by leading UK Indie Daisybeck Productions, Too Fat for 15 gained 17.1% share during its UK transmission on BBC1 in April, winning its slot. The show has already sold in over 10 different territories to TV3 in New Zealand; Nelonen Finland; Vitaya Belgium; Nine Network Australia; NRK Norway; Viasat TV3 Sweden & Denmark; XYZnetworks Australia; Noga Israel; RTL2 Germany; Truevisions Thailand and NHK/MICO in Japan. Too Fat for 15 is an emotional documentary following Georgia Davis, a 15 years old who weighs 33 stone (210kg). She has become so severely obese that her life is now at risk . Georgia, who is too young for medication or surgery, embarks on an incredible journey to transform her life to that of a normal teenage girl. She’s going to spend nine months at a boarding school in the States for fat teens. The Wellspring Academy is a weight-loss specialist organisation based in the USA, helping children from 13-19 lose weight. Georgia is literally their biggest challenge – being the most overweight child they have ever tried to help. Without their help Georgia is continuing to put her life at risk. Everything is at stake! TOO FAT FOR 16 is now in development and filming has started to continue Georgia’s journey in a brand new series available soon! 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 and Sydney based Passion Distribution specialises in popular quality programming and formats in genres including Factual Entertainment, Reality, Documentaries, Lifestyle, Game-shows and Comedy. Please contact Madeleine Cunnane if you have any questions maddycunnane@passiondistribution.com
