Passion Gears Up for MIPCOM with New Scripps Series

LONDON: Passion Distribution is set to launch a range of new Scripps Networks’ programming at MIPCOM, including Design Wars and Bobby Flay’s Barbeque Addiction.

Also available to buyers in Cannes is Dina’s Party, a reality series featuring Dina Manzo from The Real Housewives of New Jersey and her party-planning business. DIY Network’s Crashers returns and has already been sold to 16 territories.

Food programming for MIPCOM includes Bobby Flay’s Barbeque Addiction, where the TV chef shows off his grilling techniques, and chef Emeril Lagasse is back with two new series for Cooking Channel. The Originals with Emeril features a tour of restaurants that have shaped the American culinary landscape, and Fresh Fast Food with Emeril Lagasse shows viewers how to make the fresh meals quickly. Hook Line & Dinner features seafood and surfing guru Ben Sargent. Cupcake Wars returns with season three and The Great Food Truck Race returns with season two.

Sally Miles, the CEO of Passion, said, “Global audiences can’t get enough of going into other people’s homes and snooping around! That, along with glamorous design tips and dramatic makeovers from top designers, make property shows a schedule staple. We are excited to add a party theme to the mix in response to buyer demand and I have no doubt Dina’s Party will satisfy this appetite.”