Abacus Media Rights has secured international distribution rights for Emmy nominated series "Legacy List with Matt Paxton." “We are delighted to have acquired a significant number of hours of Legacy List. It’s a very relatable and emotionally-charged factual entertainment series – so many of us have items that have too many memories to discard," Jonathan Ford, Managing Director at AMR said. "Matt and his experienced team bring to life treasures from a family’s past and moves them on to an uplifting future.”
"Legacy List with Matt Paxton" is produced by indie prodco My Entertainment and Shipyard Entertainment. The executive producers who work on the project are Michael Yudin and Joe Townley, My Entertainment, Neil J. Patel, Shipyard Entertainment and Steve Humble, VPM. The distributor now has global rights, excluding Australia and Israel,with a second window in the U.S. following the show’s successful broadcast on American Public Television. With 28 hours available in Seasons 1 to 4 and a further 8 half hours in production for Season 5 (for delivery later this year) Matt Paxton (Hoarders) brings his many years of experience to this compelling series, helping people declutter and transition. “We’re thrilled to be able to share this series with the world through Abacus Media Rights. Twice nominated for an Emmy and it is consistently a top five series for PBS in over 95% of US Markets," Michael Yudin, President, My Entertainment said. "It shows that sometimes “Good TV” gets recognized.”
"Legacy List with Matt Paxton" discusses the the hidden treasures, heirlooms and memories attached to homes. The series captures the emotional trials and triumphs of families downsizing their own homes or settling the estates of family members, as Matt and his team of expert movers and conservators pack a houseful of memories. Working alongside Matt are specialists Mike Kelleher, a walking encyclopedia of pop culture collectibles and antiques, Avi Hopkins, a culture and military memorabilia expert and Jaime Ebanks, an expert in travel, textiles, vintage clothing and fashion collectibles.
"Matt’s insight into downsizing and family legacies, as well as his ability to connect with these families, is on full display in each episode of Legacy List,” Executive Producer Steve Humble said. “We’re excited to share these stories with an even larger group of people and potentially inspire more families to find their legacy.”
We are delighted to have acquired a significant number of hours of Legacy List. It’s a very relatable and emotionally-charged factual entertainment series – so many of us have items that have too many memories to discard. Matt and his experienced team bring to life treasures from a family’s past and moves them on to an uplifting future.” Jonathan Ford Managing Director, AMR
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