D360 Becomes Exclusive Kids and Family Distributor for Skywriter Media & Entertainment Group
(October 7, 2013 – Toronto, Canada) Distribution360, a marblemedia company with a focus on sales to both traditional and emerging platforms, has entered into a first look deal with Skywriter Media & Entertainment Group on all new Kids and Family series moving forward as well as sell Skywriter Distribution’s wholly owned and represented library of titles.
As part of marblemedia’s ongoing commitment to expand the distribution side of their business, this latest deal will add over 250 half hours of popular properties as well as add new titles to D360’s portfolio. Recent Skywriter award-winning titles include Atomic Betty, Miss BG and iconic hits such as The Raccoons.
“We look forward to working with Kevin Gillis and the Skywriter team,” said Mark Bishop, Co-CEO and Executive Producer, marblemedia. “This latest deal for D360 is another example of our commitment to expand marble’s distribution division by working with high caliber creative talent and showcasing their work internationally to reach new audiences on multiple platforms.”
“Skywriter is known for its world class slate of children’s and family content. Distribution360 has an unparalleled reputation with broadcasters and content platforms worldwide. We are excited to be working with Mark Bishop and Kirsten Hurd and their dynamic distribution team in furthering Skywriter’s content and distribution slate,” said Kevin Gillis, CEO of Skywriter.
Skywriter properies include: the popular kids animation series Atomic Betty (78 x 30’ and 1 x 60’ special), the award-winning series The Raccoons (60 x 30’), the live action documentary Kids World Sports (26 x 30’), the environmental and science kids series Planet Echo (26 x 30’), the language education preschool series The Wumblers (26 x 11’) as well as the heartfelt comedy Miss BG (104 x 11’, 2 x 30’ specials and 24 x 2’ mobisodes).
For sales inquiries or to set up a meeting at MIPCOM, please contact Kirsten Hurd, Director, International Sales and Acquisitions at kirsten@distribution360.com.
D360 will be showcasing Skywriter titles at MIPCOM Booth 02.10.
Distribution360, a marblemedia company, is a forward-thinking distribution company that focuses on traditional media sales, while actively pursuing growth in the digital space. Its mandate is the full monetization of television and interactive content on traditional and emerging platforms worldwide, with a focus on kids, drama and factual programming. Experience at www.distribution360.com.
Skywriter Media & Entertainment Group is an award-winning integrated family entertainment company creating, producing, financing, acquiring and distributing outstanding broadcast, broadband and mobile digital content. Our seasoned management team has delivered world class animation and live action content resulting in successful global brands. Skywriter’s Skyreader Media division is a company dedicated to developing new technology and product for the emerging interactive eBook market and for broadcast as a second screen. The Skyreader Studio tool is now in open beta with a number of creators, publishers and content owners.
For more information, please contact:
Molly Ray | 416-646-2711 ext. 232 | molly@marblemedia.com
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