Shine to Offer TV Movies from P&G Productions

LOS ANGELES: Shine International has been appointed to represent Procter & Gamble Productions’ family-oriented programming on a worldwide basis. 

The deal includes the distribution rights to the TV movies Secrets of the Mountain, a two-hour drama-adventure about a single mother on the adventure of a lifetime at a mountain cabin she inherited from an eccentric uncle; The Jensen Project, about a secret community of geniuses conducting advanced underground research to solve the world’s most difficult problems; and A Walk in My Shoes, featuring a high-school student who meets a mysterious stranger and starts to see things differently. These trio of movies were produced for NBC.

Also included in the deal is Change of Plans, the story of a couple whose life is turned upside down after a tragic accident suddenly names them the caretakers of four young children. Change of Plans aired on FOX. All of the films are part of the Family Movie Night series sponsored by Walmart and P&G. 

Shine is launching the four titles at MIPTV this week, marking the first time the films are available to international broadcasters. 

“Shine International has always believed in creating strong partnerships with advertisers as part of our commitment to delivering the programming that consumers want,” said Chris Grant, the president of Shine International. "This partnership with Procter & Gamble is an exciting development in our scripted strategy and harnesses the power of the advertiser to help create compelling content. We’re excited to deliver these amazing films to our buyers around the world."

“We’re excited to partner with Shine International to introduce our Family Movie Night series to audiences around the world,” added Rich DelCore, the director global branded entertainment and VP of P&G Productions at Procter & Gamble. "Their strong relationships with broadcasters and understanding of the global marketplace will enable us to share these films with the world and bring more families together through high-quality entertainment."