Mob Wives Sells Internationally

NEW YORK: Electus/Engine Entertainment has secured international deals for the VH1 reality hit Mob Wives with broadcasters in Australia, Canada and Latin America, among others.

Agreements have been secured with networks in more than 20 territories, among them Australia (XYZnetworks), Canada (Shaw Media) and Latin America (MTV Latin America). In the U.S., the show has been averaging 1.3 million viewers in each of its first five weeks on air. VH1 has picked up the show for a second season, along with a reunion special.

“Electus’ focus is to produce and distribute premiere content across every platform for the very best partners worldwide,” said Ben Silverman, CEO and founder of Electus. “We are extremely proud to partner with The Weinstein Company, VH1 and our international network partners in bringing this—our first traditional, non-scripted show and hit- to audiences around the world.”

“We are thrilled that not only the U.S., but the global marketplace as a whole has really embraced Mob Wives. While the situation of the women featured in the series is unique, their compelling, real-life stories have a universal appeal that is clearly resonating in markets around the world,” added Chris Philip, the president of Electus/Engine Distribution. “We are proud to bring this groundbreaking series to the world and look forward to adding tremendous range to our rapidly growing slate of international programming."