The Style Network Picks Up New Seasons of Beyond’s Maxed Out

SYDNEY, December 12: Australia’s Beyond Distribution has
sold two additional seasons of the money-themed series Maxed Out to Comcast Entertainment Group’s The Style Network in
the U.S.

The series, produced by RTR Media, features a money coach
who gives tell-it-like-it-is advice to couples who are in financial trouble. Maxed
Out helps the financially stressed get on
top of their finances to turn their lives around. The third season is set to
premiere on The Style Network on January 5, 2008, at 7 p.m.

Sherry
Fynbo, Beyond’s VP of sales for
the Americas, said: “The Style audience will love these two new seasons of Maxed
Out.
This ongoing series continues to get to the root of the real problems behind
being maxed out financially and helps people turn their lives around. The Style
Network have a fun and vibrant schedule and I am very pleased that Style has
jumped back on board for the next two seasons, they are the perfect network to
be partnered with for this series.”

Katie Buchanan, The Style Network’s director of programming
and acquisitions, added: “The Style Network is always looking for engaging and
informative lifestyle series to add to its programming lineup. We are delighted
to acquire a new season of Maxed Out,
which has proven to be very popular with our viewers.”

—By Kristin Brzoznowski