Fireworks Secures International Sales Rights to Heartland

LONDON, March 10:
Fireworks International has scored the international distribution rights to Heartland, a drama series from SEVEN24 Films and Dynamo
Films.

The 13×1-hour series is a
ratings success on CBC in Canada, and was adapted for television from Lauren
Brooke’s bestselling novels, which are published in more than 14 countries, by
executive producer Heather Conkie. The family drama is set in the fictional
town of Hudson, located in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, and follows
the Fleming family as they deal with the ups and downs of running a ranch.

Tom Cox, the executive
producer for SEVEN24 Films, commented, “Fireworks International has an
outstanding reputation in distributing high-quality drama to international
broadcasters. We are confident that Heartland will do well in the international markets and we
look forward to forging continued relations with Fireworks International and
ContentFilm."

Greg Phillips, the
president of Fireworks International, added: “Heartland’s high production values and heart-warming
storylines are both universal in appeal and cater to a wide audience range. The
series delivers well-grounded family entertainment and we are certain its
international appeal will result in successful placement and ratings success
around the world.”

—By Kristin
Brzoznowski