KO Distribution, the distribution arm of Canada’s KOTV, has announced a series of international sales and format options for its diverse portfolio of programming, spanning comedy, music, unscripted shows, and drama.
“From heartwarming comedies to high-stakes game shows and thought-provoking dramas, this slate of deals showcases the breadth and quality of KO Distribution’s catalog,” noted Mia Desroches, Vice-President, International Sales & Partnerships, KO Distribution. “We’re proud to partner with broadcasters around the globe to share these unique stories with new viewers. This is just the beginning of what we anticipate will be a very exciting year for KO Distribution. These partnerships represent a significant step in our continued growth and commitment to delivering exceptional content to a global audience."
The intergenerational comedy "Lakay Nou" (Jumelage Productions) has been licensed to multiple territories, including: Outre-mer 1ère (France Télévisions) for French Territories outside of France; CBC for the CBC Gem streaming service in Canada; and TV5Monde for worldwide broadcast outside of Canada.
Additionally four of the company’s formats have been optioned: the musical competition "Zenith" (KOTV) by Endemol Shine Brazil and Endemol Shine Boomdog Mexico; the game show "The Verdict" (KOTV) by EndemolShine for Germany via their partner Aroma TV; the variety show "The Soundtrack of my Life" (EDU Productions Inc. (Attraction and France Beaudoin)) by Tunnel Produzioni SRL for Italy via their partner Aroma TV; and the compelling sports drama "Double Fault" (KOTV) by Pavel Marik Productions for the Czech Republic also via their partner Aroma TV.
Other recent deals include the dystopian short-form series "Garbage" aired on TVMonaco in October 2024, the modern coming-of-age story "FEM" (Ugo Media) has been sold to RTBF in Belgium, and the comedy series "Perfect Storm" (KOTV) was acquired by RTVSLO, the Slovene public broadcaster.
This new string of deals endorses the international appeal of KO Distribution’s growing and diverse programming slate.
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