Passion to Offer 100+ New Hours of Scripps Programming

LONDON: Passion Distribution has added to its catalogue more than 100 hours of new programming from Scripps Networks International, with additional episodes for series such as Cupcake Wars and Great Food Truck Race.

The first season of Cupcake Wars sold to XYZ in Australia, Cuisine TV in France, Ananey in Israel, CJ Media of Korea, Silverscreen in Russia, ABS-CBN of the Philippines, LiTV for pan-Asia, The Living Channel of New Zealand and Lei in Italy. Lei, XYZ and The Living Channel have already secured the rights to season two in their respective territories. 

Also back with a second season is Great Food Truck Race. The first season of the show was picked up by CJ Media, The Living Channel, ABS-CBN, ABC in Australia, Fox Latin America and Sky Italia in Italy. Coyote optioned the format for original production in France. 

There are also new series joining the slate, including Ice Brigade. The show features a group of larger-than-life personalities who use chainsaws and chisels to transform blocks of ice into life-sized sculptures. Room Crashers is the latest addition to DIY Network’s hit Crashers franchise. It makes its debut at MIPTV alongside returning series Yard Crashers, Bath Crashers and House Crashers. Also from DIY, Man Caves is back in its seventh season. 

Sally Miles, the CEO of Passion Distribution, said: "This is our strongest line up yet from Scripps Networks International. With so many successful returning series, we offer buyers the opportunity to invest in these brands for their own schedules. We are very proud to continue our association with Scripps Networks International and love that we can provide buyers with such strong entertainment and lifestyle content."