Universal Networks International Takes Echo Bridge Sci-Fi Films

March 31, 2010 World Screen
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NEEDHAM: A slate of five new sci-fi TV movies from Echo Bridge Entertainment have been picked up by Universal Networks International in a pay-TV deal.  

The deal is for the first five sci-fi disaster TV movies in a slate of ten being produced by Active Entertainment. This includes broadcast rights in territories across Western and Eastern Europe, Latin America and pan-Asia and Australia. The titles included in the deal are Firefight, Swampshark, Stormbringer, World on Fire and Sun Strike.
 
“We are thrilled to premiere these exciting new TV movies across the network’s broad range of international channels,” commented Dan March, the president of international of Echo Bridge Entertainment. “We look forward to building upon our relationship with Universal Networks International and to continue bringing exciting new programming to their global networks.”
 
Martin Irusta, the senior VP of programming and acquisitions at Universal Networks International, added, “As part of our investment in our core brand portfolio we are committed to bolstering our original and first run programming with high-end, quality product to create a compelling body of quality TV content. These premium films have a universal appeal, are in demand across the globe and are what increases value for our viewers.”