A+E BOUGHT “CRUISE SHIP KILLERS” FROM BREAKTHROUGH

Breakthrough Entertainment announced the sale of the factual true crime series “Cruise Ship Killers” to A+E Networks® UK, for their true crime channel, Crime+Investigation®.  The deal covers the UK,  Ireland, Poland, Central Eastern Europe, Netherlands,  Belgium, Greece and Middle East.

“We are thrilled to continue our successful partnership with A+E Networks UK and introduce this riveting mystery series that transports viewers to the high seas,” said Craig McGillivray, Vice President, Distribution. “’Cruise Ship Killers’ is timely and high-stakes programming that will captivate true crime fans everywhere.”

Kelly Hornsby, Head of Acquisitions for A+E Networks UK said: “We are pleased to bring another Farpoint Films series to Crime+Investigation, the leading true crime network across EMEA. ‘Cruise Ship Killers’ fits perfectly with our content strategy to deliver trusted and authentic true crime acquisitions. This new series is relatable to our audience as these terrible crimes could happen to anyone, and that is what makes them so fascinating.”

Other shows previously sold by Breakthrough Entertainment to A+E Networks UK include “I Lived With a Killer” and “Sex, Lies & Murder”.

UNEXPECTED RISK

“Cruise Ship Killers” (26x60’) from Farpoint Films exposes the best kept secret of the billion-dollar cruise ship industry: your life is at risk when you embark on a cruise. Since 2011, more than 200 cruise line travellers — the majority women — have gone missing, with many presumed murdered. Some of the murders have been officially solved, but questions still linger. Others have been covered up for nefarious reasons. Cruise Ship Killers shines a light on these cases and aims to reveal the truth of what really happened at sea.

Crime+Investigation’s audiences will get an inside look at how investigators and victims’ own loved ones have probed these mysterious murders to uncover the truth. “Cruise Ship Killers” gives viewers an intimate account of the struggles faced by the family and friends of those missing or murdered and does a deep dive into each case with crime-scene experts. The show also includes dramatic recreations of the events.