marblemedia Reveals Primetime Scripted Development Slate for MIPCOM
(October 1, 2015 – Toronto, Canada) – Award-winning content creation company marblemedia, will premiere three new development titles at MIPCOM from the company's Primetime Scripted division,which launched last year. The projects feature prominent television writers Karen Walton, Jennifer Kennedy and Ian MacDonald.
"The success of our strategy has been quite simple,” said Matt Hornburg, Co-CEO and Executive Producer, marblemedia. “Pair high calibre writers with internationally recognized brands and IP. As we had hoped development has led to pitches with exhilarating stories, complex characters and rich, dark worlds; a perfect formula for serialized drama in today's competitive marketplace."
marblemedia will unveil a new 13x60’ sci-fantasy thriller called Alchemy, created by the award-winning producer and writer Karen Walton (Orphan Black, Ginger Snaps). Alchemy is currently in development with Showcase (Corus) and will be executive produced by Matt Hornburg, and Mark J.W. Bishop.
marblemedia is also bringing the much anticipated Thank You, Ashley Madison, written by Jennifer Kennedy (Justified) and Ian MacDonald (Punched Up). With executive producer services by LA-based company OutEast Entertainment, the series centres around a mother of two who goes on a deep personal journey when she casts aside her conventional morality to start an adultery website to avoid financial ruin. The series will be executive produced by Matt Hornburg, Mark J.W. Bishop, Steven Marrs (Rogue) and Courtney Hazlett.
Lastly, marblemedia has acquired the rights to author Edeet Ravel’s riveting novel Held. The book, which was a finalist for the Next Generation Indie Book Award, centres around a woman named Chloe who is kidnapped during her vacation and placed in total isolation for several days before coming face to face with her abductor for whom she develops deep feelings.
Visit marblemedia at MIPCOM booth P-1.A51
About marblemedia
marblemedia develops, produces and distributes engaging multi-platform entertainment experiences for audiences around the world. With nearly 250 hours of programming distributed in more than 200 territories, marblemedia has been honoured by Playback Magazine with the 2013 Outstanding Achievement Award, in addition to being named Transmedia Producer of the Year (2011) by the publication. marble has won two Canadian Screen Awards, two Gemini Awards, been nominated for an Emmy® Award and was identified as a Next Generation Content Producer (2009) by The Hollywood Reporter. The company owns a 50-acre production ranch, operates a Toronto-based studio, home to 50 staff, and an L.A. office. The company was co-founded by Mark Bishop and Matt Hornburg in 2001. http://www.marblemedia.com | @marblemedia | Facebook.com/marblemedia
marblemedia and Popmania to Find the Next Teen Pop Sensation
Award-winning cross-platform content creator, marblemedia, along with LA-based music-focused and online pop culture entertainment company, Popmania Inc., have announced they have partnered on the development of a new television series to find the next teen pop sensation titled POPMANIA: Life Under The Mic.
The 10x30’ docu-reality series follows the lives of three uniquely talented teen girls as they go through the high and lows as well as success and failures that come with pursuing their dream of having a career in pop music. Over the course of three months, cameras will follow the lives of each girl as they write, record, perform, interact with fans and deal with their personal life in this fast-paced industry. They will also create a competitive artist package with mega pop producer/ label head/ A&R executiveRon Fair, who has worked with the likes of Christina Aguilera, Lady Gaga and Mary J. Blige. In the end, a winner will be named and will continue her journey with the Popmania team, where they will further nurture her talent and help her achieve success and stardom in the entertainment industry.
The series will feature a wealth of interactive components including various social media platforms, a mobile app and a website. International sales of the series will be handled by Distribution360, a marblemedia company.
“marblemedia continues to develop ground-breaking content with unique brands, such as Popmania, to create interesting, interactive and co-viewing content for audiences,” said Mark Bishop, Co-CEO and Executive Producer, marblemedia. “Popmania: Life Under the Mic is a program that will broadcast on all TV and digital platforms, with a wealth of digital media opportunities that is sure to engage and bring audiences along on this remarkable journey.
Anita Camarata-Jewison, CEO/Founder of Popmania, added, "We are thrilled to partner with marblemedia. It's exciting to work with the highest-quality producers who understand our audience and the process of bringing a digital brand into the world of television.
Popmania: Life Under The Mic will be executive produced by marblemedia’s Mark J.W. Bishop, Matt Hornburg and Miklos Perlus along with Popmania’s Anita Camarata-Jewison and A&R Executive Ron Fair.
marblemedia develops, produces and distributes engaging multiplatform entertainment experiences for audiences around the world. With nearly 250 hours of programming distributed in more than 200 territories, marblemedia has been honoured by Playback Magazine with the 2013 Outstanding Achievement Award, in addition to being named Transmedia Producer of the Year (2011) by the publication. marble has won two Canadian Screen Awards, two Gemini Awards, been nominated for an Emmy® Award and was identified as a Next Generation Content Producer (2009) by The Hollywood Reporter. The company owns a 50-acre production ranch, operates a Toronto-based studio, home to 50 staff, and an L.A. office. The company was co-founded by Mark Bishop and Matt Hornburg in 2001. http://www.marblemedia.com | @marblemedia | Facebook.com/marblemedia
About Popmania
Popmania is a new music-based fashion, beauty and pop culture platform with an e-commerce component. Popmania’s brand is a one-spot stop for teen girls age 13-18 to discover new music and shop like a pop star. Popmania is not only creating content for teens through exclusive interviews and videos, but also driving fashion trends by dressing major musicians from their performances and appearances. The brand was created by Anita Camarata-Jewison, a former artist manager and film/ music executive and has a top-tier staff of magazine editors, fashion and beauty executives. To experience the brand fully, please go towww.popmania.com
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Stephan Petar | marblemedia | 416.646.2711 ext. 240 | stephan@marblemedia.com
marblemedia Begins Production on New YTV Series Driving Me Crazy
July 8, 2015 (Toronto, Canada) – Corus Entertainment’s YTV, Canada’s leading entertainment brand for kids, announced today that it has commissioned a new live action series called Driving Me Crazy, produced by award-winning content creator marblemedia (Japanizi: Going, Going, Gong!, Splatalot) in association with Proper Television (Canada’s Worst Driver). The 20x30 minute series is currently casting for contestants and will launch in 2016.
In each episode, rookie tween/ teen drivers are put through a fun-fueled driving course. In order to pass this driving test, contestants need a family member to teach them the ways of the road. Together, each team faces every driving challenge imaginable, all with the hopes that the driver will get the coveted keys to the family car. The series delivers an entertaining and unfiltered glimpse into what really goes on behind the wheel when a parent teaches their child how to drive.
“One of the most aspirational and relatable rites of passage for tweens is the desire to learn to drive.Driving Me Crazy will showcase this life moment in an entertaining and safe way, with parents teaching their kids how to drive under the watchful eye of our driving evaluator on a specialized driving course,” said Matt Hornburg, Co-CEO/Executive Producer, marblemedia.
“We’re thrilled to be working with marblemedia on this series that will put viewers in the driver’s seat of watching kids learn how to drive with their parents as their teacher,” said Jamie Piekarz, Director of Content, Corus Kids. “There will be many white knuckle moments for families as well as heartwarming ones as kids master the art of driving.”
Driving Me Crazy will be executive produced by marblemedia’s Matt Hornburg and Mark Bishop along with Guy O’Sullivan of Proper Television and Steve Sloan. marblemedia’s Vice President, Kids and Family Miklos Perlus, will serve as Co-Executive Producer and Kirsten Scollie will act as Line Producer.
The series is inspired by the UK format Driving Academy, which was originally produced by Lucky Day Productions (a Zodiak Media company) and aired on CBBC. marblemedia will lead the development of an interactive extension for the series and its distribution arm, Distribution360, will split territories with Zodiak Media. Additionally, the series has received funding from the Shaw Rocket Fund.
Driving Me Crazy is currently casting tween/ teens and their family members. The deadline for casting applications is August 1, 2015. For more information and guidelines please click here.
About marblemedia
marblemedia develops, produces and distributes engaging multiplatform entertainment experiences for audiences around the world. With nearly 250 hours of programming distributed in more than 200 territories, marblemedia has been honoured by Playback Magazine with the 2013 Outstanding Achievement Award, in addition to being named Transmedia Producer of the Year (2011) by the publication. marble has won two Canadian Screen Award, two Gemini Awards, been nominated for an Emmy® Award and was identified as a Next Generation Content Producer (2009) by The Hollywood Reporter. The company owns a 50-acre production ranch, operates a Toronto-based studio, home to 50 staff, and an L.A. office. The company was co-founded by Mark Bishop and Matt Hornburg in 2001.http://www.marblemedia.com | @marblemedia | Facebook.com/marblemedia
About YTV
Celebrating 25 years in television, YTV is a leading cross platform entertainment brand for kids and families. The channel offers quality entertainment with hilarious animated and live-action comedy series, popular Nickelodeon series, blockbuster movies, top-rated original Canadian programming, music, celebrities and the channel’s after-school block, The Zone. Through its multiple platforms and exclusive digital and interactive content, YTV is the voice of Canadian youth culture. YTV is owned by Corus Entertainment Inc.
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Kate Calder | Publicist | Corus Communications | 416.479.6319 | kate.calder@corusent.com
Stephan Petar | Coordinator, Marketing and Communications | marblemedia | 416.646.2711 ext. 232 |stephan-petar@marblemedia.com
Highway Entertainment enters into first look agreements with Frantic Films and marblemedia
Toronto, Canada – June 10, 2015 - Omnicom Canada Corp.’s Highway Entertainment has entered into two separate first look agreements with production companies Frantic Films and marblemedia. The deals are centered on Highway’s business model of funding content for key Omnicom vendors in Canada and abroad, with the intent of developing bespoke programming and branded content for broadcast and digital platforms.
“Highway is delighted to be working with the talented teams at Frantic Films and marblemedia as we continue to expand our partnerships with content creators,” said Adam Ivers, President and CEO of Highway Entertainment. “These partnerships have limitless potential as there has never been a more opportune moment for great ideas to become a reality on one of any number of new, evolving or existing outlets.”
Jamie Brown, CEO & Executive Producer of Frantic Films added, “Highway has been at the forefront of innovative approaches in the financing and producing of content, and as a part of Omnicom, brings a wealth of resources to this relationship. This collaboration allows Frantic to advance our best projects in a new way that will work to the advantage of everyone involved.”
“This partnership is a perfect collaboration for our companies as we are internationally known for our innovative business approaches,” said Mark Bishop, Co-CEO and Executive Producer marblemedia.“Highway Entertainment brings a forward-thinking model to financing content and marblemedia is thrilled to be working with them to develop primetime programming that will broadcast on all platforms.”
Highway Entertainment
Highway Entertainment is a division of Omnicom Canada Corp., part of the Omnicom Media Group. Highway Entertainment was founded in 1996 to create programming opportunities. Highway Entertainment operates in the areas of program development, financing, production and distribution.
Omnicom Media Group
Omnicom Media Group (OMG) is the media services division of Omnicom Group Inc. (NYSE: OMC), the leading global advertising, marketing and corporate communications company, providing services to over 5,000 clients in more than 100 countries. Omnicom Media Group includes the full service media networks OMD and PHD as well as a number of specialty media communications companies.
Frantic Films
Frantic Films is one of Canada’s leading producers of film and television content. It has produced hundreds of hours of award winning programs that have set ratings records and sold to over 130 countries around the world. The Branded Content Division specializes in creating original integrated multiplatform entertainment and has been recognized as an industry leader for over a decade. With offices in Toronto and Winnipeg, Frantic has also won numerous awards for corporate leadership and innovation. www.franticfilms.com.
marblemedia
marblemedia develops, produces and distributes engaging multiplatform entertainment experiences for audiences around the world. With nearly 250 hours of programming distributed in more than 200 territories, marblemedia has been honoured by Playback Magazine with the 2013 Outstanding Achievement Award, in addition to being named Transmedia Producer of the Year (2011) by the publication. marble has won two Canadian Screen Awards, two Gemini Awards, been nominated for an Emmy® Award and was identified as a Next Generation Content Producer (2009) by The Hollywood Reporter. The company owns a 50-acre production ranch, operates a Toronto-based studio, home to 50 staff, and an L.A. office. The company was co-founded by Mark Bishop and Matt Hornburg in 2001.
www.marblemedia.com | @marblemedia | Facebook.com/marblemedia
marblemedia Attached to Develop An Innovative Primetime Series With CBC and The Gurin Company
June 10, 2015 (Banff, Canada) – CBC and The Gurin Company are pleased to announce a development deal with award-winning Canadian content creator marblemedia for the ground-breaking factual entertainment format series Take Sides.
The concept is the first series to come out of the creative collaboration deal signed between the CBC and The Gurin Company, a global independent format and production house. marblemedia is attached to develop a 360 viewing experience, which promises an entertaining weekly live studio broadcast with integrated social media and simultaneous digital participation for the audience at home.
Every week, Take Sides will put a hot button topic “on trial,” with a team of comedic performers, improv actors and musical guests, who face-off in a classic courtroom structure. The topic on trial will be examined through a variety of methods including monologues, sketches, musical numbers, video shorts and other means that illustrate the “pros and cons” of the issue. Through real time audience involvement, a verdict is reached by Canadian audiences, who ultimately “take a side.”
“This collaboration with the CBC is an original and ground-breaking way for the network and creator to develop new ideas for the Canadian market and beyond,” said President and Executive Producer of The Gurin Company, Phil Gurin. “With Take Sides, we’re creating a pioneering way to combine primetime comedy, entertainment, topical material and viewer interactivity in a live concept that is neither a talent competition nor game show.”
“At CBC we strive to offer audiences fresh and original content that will both entertain and inform,” said Jennifer Dettman, Executive Director, Unscripted Content, CBC. “We need to take creative risks, and are delighted to go into development on this very new and innovative factual concept.”
“Take Sides is a fresh concept that plays nicely to the strengths of our company and we’re honoured to be leading this team in shaping such an entertaining concept,” said Matt Hornburg, Co-CEO and Executive Producer, marblemedia. “This summer we will be going on a casting rampage, enlisting some of Canada’s funniest writing and comedic talent. We are creating something really special that Canadian audiences will find enlightening and engaging.”
About The Gurin Company
With the world as its market, The Gurin Company is a globally focused, full-service independent production company that produces, develops, and distributes reality-based television with worldwide appeal. Despite its proximity to Hollywood, The Gurin Company is dedicated to producing quality factual reality, studio game shows, and live events for both the domestic and international markets. Most notably, The Gurin Company has been the heart behind recent shows such as “So You Think You’d Survive” (The Weather Channel), “The Singing Bee” (NBC and CMT), and “Win, Lose, or Pawn” (CMT); as well as, CBS’ hit primetime show “Candid Camera”, long-time running “Lingo” on fGSN, and NBC mainstays “Twenty One” and “The Weakest Link.” Recently, Phil Gurin also won a 2013 Rose d’Or Award for “Oh Sit!” on The CW, and a 2014 Emmy Award for “Shark Tank” on ABC. Due to the success of the 45th and 46th Annual NAACP Image Awards, Phil has recently signed a three-year extension deal to continue producing the live award ceremony and red carpet show. The Gurin Company continues to attain a number of development projects with multiple broadcast networks and maintain extensive relationships with major broadcasters in the U.K., Germany, Latin America, France, and Japan.
gurinco.com | @thegurincompany | facebook.com/thegurincompany
About marblemedia
marblemedia develops, produces and distributes engaging multiplatform entertainment experiences for audiences around the world. With nearly 250 hours of programming distributed in more than 200 territories, marblemedia has been honoured by Playback Magazine with the 2013 Outstanding Achievement Award, in addition to being named Transmedia Producer of the Year (2011) by the publication. marble has won two Canadian Screen Award, two Gemini Awards, been nominated for an Emmy® Award and was identified as a Next Generation Content Producer (2009) by The Hollywood Reporter. The company owns a 50-acre production ranch, operates a Toronto-based studio, home to 50 staff, and an L.A. office. The company was co-founded by Mark Bishop and Matt Hornburg in 2001. www.marblemedia.com | @marblemedia | Facebook.com/marblemedia
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Roopa Shah | Silver Spark Communications | roopa@silverspark.ca | 416.856.2666
Stephan Petar | marblemedia | stephan@marblemedia.com | 416.646.2711 ext.232
Hi Opie! is Back For More Adventures in Kindergarten as Season 2 Enters Production
May 11, 2015 (Toronto, Canada) – Awarding-winning content creator marblemedia is pleased to announce that its hit live-action preschool series, Hi Opie! returns to production for a second season (39x7’). Developed in partnership with TVOKids and produced in association with The Jim Henson Company, the series has been renewed by TVO (Ontario), City Saskatchewan (Saskatchewan) andKnowledge Network (British Columbia). Start of principal photography has commenced in Toronto for Season 2.
The series centres around the social, emotional and intellectual escapades of Opie, a puppet custom-built by the experts at Jim Henson’s Creature Shop™. As a kindergartner, Opie helps to show kids how to make the transition from home to school, teaching them skills needed to have a successful start in their educational careers. With each new day, Opie learns more about himself, his real kid friends and his teachers. Each story marks a new chapter in his personal growth as he learns through the process of play – having fun, asking questions, learning the consequences of one’s actions and of course, being curious.
Season 2 is set to have new interactive elements that will expand on the popularity of the current website (www.hiopie.com) and feature new activities including games and a mobile app.
“We were very excited by the positive response we received throughout the first season both during broadcast and online,” said Mark Bishop Co-CEO and Executive Producer, marblemedia. “We are eager to bring new episodes to audiences so they can embark upon more adventures with Opie!. The new playground location is especially exciting as it will provide a new place for motor skill development as well as mental and environmental learning.”
“TVO is thrilled to help teach preschoolers how to navigate their way through full-day kindergarten with a second season of Hi Opie!,” said Marney Malabar, Director, Kids TV, Children’s & Parents Media, TVO. “A strong foundation can be set in kindergarten and Hi Opie! is a perfect example of how TVOKids’ educational content inspires Ontario’s youngest minds to excel both inside and outside the classroom.”
The series will be produced by marblemedia in association with The Jim Henson Company under Executive Producers Mark Bishop and Matt Hornburg. Other Executive Producers include Marie McCann, TVO’s Executive In Charge, Children’s & Parents Media, creator Barbara Slade (Angelina Ballerina, Rugrats) and The Jim Henson Company’s Halle Stanford, Executive Vice President of Children’s Entertainment. Returning for Season 2 is Co-Producer Lowell Dean of Lolofilms Productions Inc., series Producer Lawrence S. Mirkin (Fraggle Rock) and Executive Story Editor Kate Barris (Max & Ruby, Captain Flamingo). marblemedia’s Mik Perlus will also serve as Co-Executive Producer on the series.
Season 1 of the series was recently licensed to Netflix in the United States, United Kingdom, Australia and New Zealand. Worldwide distribution is handled by The Jim Henson Company, other than in Canada, Australia and France, which is administered by Distribution360, a marblemedia company.
For more information and updates, follow @HiOpie_TV or "like" Hi Opie! on Facebook.com/HiOpie.TV and join the conversation with the hashtag #HiOpie.
About marblemedia
marblemedia develops, produces and distributes engaging multiplatform entertainment experiences for audiences around the world. With nearly 250 hours of programming distributed in more than 200 territories, marblemedia has been honoured by Playback Magazine with the 2013 Outstanding Achievement Award, in addition to being named Transmedia Producer of the Year (2011) by the publication. marble has won a Canadian Screen Award, two Gemini Awards, been nominated for an Emmy® Award and was identified as a Next Generation Content Producer (2009) by The Hollywood Reporter. The company owns a 50-acre production ranch, operates a Toronto-based studio, home to 50 staff, and an L.A. office. The company was co-founded by Mark Bishop and Matt Hornburg in 2001. www.marblemedia.com | @marblemedia | Facebook.com/marblemedia
About TVO
As the technological extension of Ontario’s public education system, TVO’s vision is to create a better world through the power of learning. TVO provides learning opportunities for Ontarians through innovative educational products, in-depth current affairs, groundbreaking documentaries, and award-winning TVOKids resources both inside and outside the classroom. TVO is funded primarily by the Province of Ontario and is a registered charity supported by sponsors and thousands of donors. For more information, visit tvo.org.
About The Jim Henson Company
The Jim Henson Company has remained an established leader in family entertainment for over 50 years and is recognized worldwide as an innovator in puppetry, animatronics and digital animation. Best known as creators of the world famous Muppets, Henson has received over 50 Emmy Awards and nine Grammy Awards. Recent credits include the Emmy®-nominated Sid the Science Kid,Dinosaur Train, and Pajanimals, as well as the CG-animated preschool series Doozers. Features include Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day, as well as The Dark Crystal, Labyrinth, and MirrorMask. Television productions include Fraggle Rock, the sci-fi cult series Farscape, the reality competition, Jim Henson’s Creature Shop Challenge, and Henson Alternative’s No, You Shut Up! currently airing on Fusion.
With additional locations in New York and London, The Jim Henson Company is headquartered in Los Angeles on the historic Charlie Chaplin lot, complete with soundstage and postproduction facilities. The Company is home to Jim Henson’s Creature Shop™, a pre-eminent character-building and visual effects group with international film, television, theme park and advertising clients, as well as Henson Recording Studios, one of the music industry’s top recording facilities known for its world-class blend of state-of-the-art and vintage equipment. The Company’s Henson Alternative brand is currently touring Puppet-Up! – Uncensored, a live puppet improvisational show.
http://www.henson.com
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www.twitter.com/hensoncompany
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Molly Ray | Director of Communications | molly@marblemedia.com | 416.646.2711 ext. 232
Essential 11 and marblemedia Partner on New Hidden Camera Show for YTV and Disney XD
February 20, 2015 (Toronto, Canada) – Practical jokes are about to be taken to the next level!Essential 11 (Fools Gold, The Carbonaro Effect, Panic Button), a production company with an expertise in the hidden camera space, and award-winning content creator marblemedia (Japanizi: Going, Going, Gong!, Splatalot) announced that they have partnered on MADE UP, a new hidden camera show created by Mark Herwick (Code:9) and hosted by Andrew Chapman (Extreme Babysitting). The 13x30 minute series will premiere later this year on Disney XD (U.S.) and YTV(Canada).
MADE UP is a half-hour hidden camera series where kids pull clever pranks on unsuspecting family members. In each episode, a professional make-up artist uses special effects make-up to completely transform a teenager into a totally unrecognizable character.
The teens go undercover to test their disguises on the general public, learning to walk the walk and talk the talk along the way. Then, after a lesson with an acting coach, they join a cast of actors and take part in a hilarious prank that turns the tables on an unsuspecting adult family member. Viewers are in on the joke the whole time, from the make-up transformation to the hilarious reveal, in which the adults realize they have been fooled by a kid who is totally MADE UP!
“MADE UP is a show the entire family can watch together,” said Essential 11 Executive Producer,Jesse Fawcett. “We’re turning the tables and putting kids in charge of planning and executing some amazing pranks.”
"The fact that the kids are in the prank in full disguise, face to face with their own family members without getting recognized is really mind-blowing!” said Creator and Executive Producer, Mark Herwick.
“Kids trying to fool adults is a classic scenario that transcends generations and is something everyone can attest to attempting at one-point in time,” said Matt Hornburg, Co-CEO and Executive Producer, marblemedia. “Loaded with physical humour, surprises and larger than life pranks, MADE UP will speak to audiences both young and old.”
MADE UP is executive produced by Jesse Fawcett, Joey Case, Mark Herwick, Dan Sachoff,Jonathan Dueck, Matt Hornburg and Mark J.W. Bishop. Distribution360 will handle the distribution of the series.
Essential 11 Television Canada is a Toronto based production company specializing in factual entertainment with expertise in hidden camera. The Canadian controlled company is part of an international partnership with factual entertainment specialists Essential 11 Television USA based in Los Angeles and leading blue chip Australian Production Company Essential Media & Entertainment based in Sydney. Together the Group produces a range of genres including factual, scripted drama, comedy, animation and feature films and represents a unique strategic footprint across three leading English speaking media market.
marblemedia develops, produces and distributes engaging multiplatform entertainment experiences for audiences around the world. With nearly 250 hours of programming distributed in more than 200 territories, marblemedia has been honoured by Playback Magazine with the 2013 Outstanding Achievement Award, in addition to being named Transmedia Producer of the Year (2011) by the publication. marble has won a Canadian Screen Award, two Gemini Awards, been nominated for an Emmy® Award and was identified as a Next Generation Content Producer (2009) by The Hollywood Reporter. The company owns a 50-acre production ranch, operates a Toronto-based studio, home to 50 staff, and an L.A. office. The company was co-founded by Mark Bishop and Matt Hornburg in 2001. www.marblemedia.com | @marblemedia | Facebook.com/marblemedia
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Denise Anderson | Essential 11 (Sydney) | +61 (0)2 8568 3100 | denise.anderson@essential-media.com
Molly Ray | marblemedia | +1 416.646.2711 | molly@marblemedia.com
marblemedia gets cooking with celebrity chef Chuck Hughes
TORONTO, CANADA (February 1, 2016) – Awarding-winning content creator marblemedia and multi-talented celebrity chef Chuck Hughes (Chuck’s Eat the Street, Chef vs. Challenge) have partnered to develop a new prime time unscripted series ahead of Realscreen Summit.
In this new show Hughes goes back to basics to become an apprentice to the world’s best chefs. In each episode Hughes takes viewers on an intriguing journey into the mind of one master chef, revealing the unbelievable secrets of their extraordinary cooking style.
“Our strategy is to combine our original formats with top-tier talent. Chuck Hughes is an international household name with a respected brand reaching audiences through TV and books,” said Matt Hornburg, Co-CEO and Executive Producer, marblemedia. “We love his energy and are excited to see him don another chef’s apron.”
“I am excited to be working with marblemedia, to be developing cutting edge programming with them,” said Chuck Hughes. “The mind of a chef is complex and to work with them to understand their processes will certainly be an interesting experience.”
Star of Food Network Canada’s Chuck’s Day Off and Chuck’s Week Off, Hughes passion for entertaining translates into unforgettable food and captivating television. He is the youngest Canadian chef to win Iron Chef America, was a celebrity chef on The Next Iron Chef: Super Chefs, an expert judge on Chopped Canada and has shows on the Cooking Channel (U.S.). Hughes is co-owner and executive chef of Montreal hot-spots, Garde Manger and Le Bremner, and has best-selling books (Garde Manger, Chuck’s Day Off). He is represented internationally by All Access Productions.
Visit Matt Hornburg and Vice President, Primetime Unscripted Development, Sean Connolly at Realscreen Summit.
marblemedia develops, produces and distributes engaging multiplatform entertainment experiences for audiences around the world. With nearly 250 hours of programming distributed in more than 200 territories, marblemedia has been honoured by Playback Magazine with the 2013 Outstanding Achievement Award, in addition to being named Transmedia Producer of the Year (2011) by the publication. marble has won two Canadian Screen Awards, two Gemini Awards, been nominated for an Emmy® Award and was identified as a Next Generation Content Producer (2009) by The Hollywood Reporter. The company owns a 50-acre production ranch, operates a Toronto-based studio, home to 50 staff, and an L.A. office. The company was co-founded by Mark Bishop and Matt Hornburg in 2001.
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Stephan Petar | stephan@marblemedia.com
http://www.marblemedia.com | @marblemedia | Facebook.com/marblemedia
marblemedia Continues its Expansion by Welcoming Sean Connolly as Vice President, Primetime Unscripted Development
Toronto, Canada (January 20, 2015) - Award-winning content creation company marblemedia has hired former Our House Media executive Sean Connolly, in the newly created role of Vice President, Primetime Unscripted Development as part of the company’s ongoing expansion into primetime
Reporting to Co-CEO and Executive Producer Matt Hornburg, Sean is charged with building the company’s slate of unscripted projects, originating ideas in-house as well as fostering key creative relationships with producers, international format holders and broadcasters in Canada, the U.S. and U.K.
“Sean brings a wealth of expertise with over a decade of experience at some of the industry’s top indie companies,” said Matt Hornburg, Co-CEO and Executive Producer, marblemedia. “Sean is a passionate storyteller and a tremendous collaborator. He is a terrific addition to our team and will further fuel the company’s growth.”
Sean has held various executive roles at a number of notable companies including Red Apple Entertainment, Proper Television and his own indie Gorilla Media, where he created the international format Make The Politician Work (CBC), which was a ratings hit in New Zealand. He also has an extensive credit list with titles including Junk Raiders, Newlywed, Nearly Dead, Love Hunters and many more.
Sean will be joining the marblemedia at the Realscreen Summit, where they will be actively looking for new development opportunities.
About marblemedia
marblemedia develops, produces and distributes engaging multiplatform entertainment experiences for audiences around the world. With nearly 250 hours of programming distributed in more than 200 territories, marblemedia has been honoured by Playback Magazine with the 2013 Outstanding Achievement Award, in addition to being named Transmedia Producer of the Year (2011) by the publication. marble has won a Canadian Screen Award, two Gemini Awards, been nominated for an Emmy® Award and was identified as a Next Generation Content Producer (2009) by The Hollywood Reporter. The company owns a 50-acre production ranch, operates a Toronto-based studio, home to 50 staff, and an L.A. office. The company was co-founded by Mark Bishop and Matt Hornburg in 2001.www.marblemedia.com | @marblemedia | Facebook.com/marblemedia
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For more information, please contact:
Sarah Etherden | Principal, Phoenix PR | +1 416.725.1696 | sarahe@phoenixpr.com
Stephan Petar | Coordinator, Marketing and Communications, marblemedia | +1 416-646-2711 |stephan@marblemedia.com