Breakthrough Unveils Online Game, Cooking Show

TORONTO: David Rocco’s Amalfi Getaway is a new cooking show from the collaboration between David Rocco’s Rockhead Entertainment and Breakthrough Entertainment, the latter of which has also unveiled an online game for the TVOKids website.  

David Rocco’s Amalfi Getaway is set for the spring 2012 schedule of Cooking Channel, to be launched in late 2012 on Food Network Canada as well. The show was produced entirely on location in the Amalfi Coast. It shows the chef and author as he explores the culinary secrets of the region. 

“I often joke, I’m not a trained chef—I’m Italian,” said Rocco. “Cooking and eating are in my DNA and Italy has been my cooking school since I was a boy. When I feel the need for inspiration, I always like to return to the source. This is why David Rocco’s Amalfi Getaway is so special for me—and I know will be special for viewers worldwide who understand that the secret to cooking success lies in simplicity. I am delighted to continue on our journey with my friends at Breakthrough Entertainment and I look forward to a successful launch of our newest series.” 

“David Rocco’s genius is being able to convey his recipes with authority and passion. His style is infectious and inspiring. And his meals are—well, let’s say there are definitely culinary advantages to being in business with this David’s culinary talents,” said Ira Levy, the executive producer and partner, and Nat Abraham, the VP of distribution for Breakthrough Entertainment.
 
“David Rocco loves connecting with people to unlock their own centuries-old culinary secrets and David Rocco’s Amalfi Getaway is a series that will no doubt resonate with our food- and adventure-loving viewers,” added Barb Williams, the senior VP of content at Shaw Media.

Breakthrough is also behind the new online game Think Big Invention Machine, geared toward kids 6 to 9. The game contains 16 levels based on a science curriculum, designed to challenge kids to build and manipulate different objects and pathways in order to solve a series of problems. The game is a tie in for Breakthrough’s popular Think Big series. 

“The Think Big Invention Machine empowers kids to learn about science while still having fun. It was designed to appeal to both the curious science student looking to test themselves and the more casual player who just wants to have fun,” said Dorothy Vreeker, the director of digital media at Breakthrough
 
“We are very excited to include the Thing Big Invention Machine in our slate of games. It’s the kind of  game that incites kids’ natural curiosity, challenging them to create and apply their ideas to problem solve in  fun and inventive ways,” commented Patricia Ellingson, the creative head for children’s media at TVO.