RED ARROW STUDIOS SECURES FACTUAL ENTERTAINMENT DEAL WITH HULU

Red Arrow Studios International has secured a deal with US streamer Hulu for a package of factual entertainment titles including "Renovate Don’t Relocate," "House Rules," and "The Great House Revival." The series will be available on the platform from today. “The home renovation genre continues to be popular with audiences all around the world who are drawn to the escapism and inspiration the series provide,” VP Sales, Acquisitions in North America, UK, Australia, New Zealand at Red Arrow Studios International, Shirley Bowers said.

Season eight of “Renovate Don’t Relocate," will be offered. The first season is produced by Outline Productions for UKTV and HGTV for season two, totaling 30 60-minute episodes. "House Rules" is produced by Seven Studios for Seven Network. “From the cutting-edge production techniques of ‘Renovate Don’t Relocate,’ to the drama of ‘House Rules’ and ‘The Great House Revival's ambitious restorations, we’re confident this an engaging selection of titles with resonate with Hulu’s audience,” Bowers said.

Under the deal, the streamer has also acquired "The Great House Revival," produced by Animo TV for RTÉ One in Ireland. The deal with Hulu was brokered by Bowers. Red Arrow Studios International holds worldwide distribution rights to the format and finished tape for "Renovate Don’t Relocate" and "House Rules," as well as global tape rights to "The Great House Revival."

"Renovate, Don't Relocate" is a home makeover show that uses innovative techniques, hosted by  property developer Sarah Beeny. The “House Rules” series sees eight couples put their homes on the line as they give it away for a few days, with only a list of do's and don't do's, in exchange for a prize.