THE PASSION SPREADS THROUGH ASIA
Passion Distribution is thrilled to announce several sales into the Asian region that were finalised at the ATF Market this week. Tohokushinsha Film Corporation in Japan, snapped up the fantastic documentary, STANLEY KUBRICK’S BOXES . A 1 x 60’ mystery adventure story as well as biography of a cinematic legend. When the cinematic genius Stanley Kubrick died he left behind 1000 boxes filled with....what? Jon Ronson is the first person ever to be invited to the house to rifle through the boxes. STANLEY KUBRICK’S BOXES is a film about the extraordinary findings and the journey they take us on. Thailand’s True Visions licensed SEX CHANGE HOSPITAL, a 6 x 60 series which provides a window into the lives of people who have made the hardest decision they will ever make in their lives. Set in a US hospital renowned for its style of surgery, it’s a sex change hospital run by a compassionate and remarkably understanding female surgeon who was once a man. Passion Distribution’s TORI & DEAN series has also been very well received in the region: Solar Entertainment Philippines continued their commitment to the series by acquiring the 3rd Season, TORI & DEAN: HOME SWEET HOLLYWOOD whilst C4U Entertainment will launch seasons 1 & 2 of TORI & DEAN: INN LOVE in Korea., The series shares in the intimate lives of two high profile celebrities Tori Spelling and her Husband Dean as they travel through the complexities of life in Hollywood and how they function as a family within it. Passion Distribution also sold the inspirational documentary DAVID OGILVY: THE FIRST MAD MAN to AETN All Asia Networks, for the Biography Channel in Asia. The 1 x 60 documentary is about the story of advertising told through its self proclaimed genius, DAVID OGILVY who is one of the greatest admen of all time, who led a revolution in advertising, feeding dreams and shaping aspirations with famous campaigns, slogans and jingles. Carolyn Ozkoseoglu, Sales Manager for Asia: “I’m thrilled to come away from the market having closed some really great deals”. In addition to the sales confirmed Carolyn had material to screen with buyers at the Market from the production team of ICE PATROL who are based on the HMS Endurance in the middle of Antarctica. ICE PATROL is a 6 x 60 HD documentary of an extraordinary mission to the Antarctic on board HMS Endurance, the Royal Navy’s very unique and sole ice patrol ship. This will be a journey of great risk but with the rewards of magnificent discovery. The lives and characters of the ship’s company are revealed as they experience what for many will be the trip of a lifetime. Carolyn also announced hi-octane HD series HELILOGGERS at the market. A very compelling 10 x 60 series about this most dangerous job only for the fit and hardy. Each year a team of Heliloggers work Vancouver Island against time constraints, extreme terrain, extreme weather conditions and grizzly bears. Caution to the viewer: Fatalities are not unknown during a helilogging season. Passion Distribution launched earlier in the year with 300 hours of brand new programmes and hot formats. The company made its mark at MIPCOM in October selling gameshow format, FASHION STRIP, into 22 territories. CEO Sally Miles says “We are really excited to have attended the ATF this year as Passion Distribution. We have always had strong relationships with our Asian colleagues and Carolyn Ozkoseoglu is impassioned to continue and build on this. Strong acquisitions are critical for all broadcasters at this time”. For more information please contact Carolyn Ozkoseoglu at Passion Distribution on + 61 2 9130 7724 carolynozkoseoglu@passiondistribution.com
