Breakthrough Expands TV-Movie Activities

TORONTO,
July 30: Breakthrough Films & Television is stepping up its activities in
the TV-movie market, tapping Maria Cordoni to oversee the development and
production of new original titles.

Cordoni joined
Breakthrough two years ago as a sales agent, and will now serve as the head of
sales and business development for theatrical and TV movies. Her
responsibilities will include, among others, the acquisition of movie scripts,
development and production of original TV movies and the international distribution
of original and acquired productions.

The first project under
the newly expanded division is the development of Shadow Island Mysteries, a string of TV moves that take place on the same
mysterious island. Breakthrough will continue to engage in co-productions with
U.S. and international partners, as well as pursue acquisitions and format
development. The company’s distribution division, Breakthrough Entertainment,
will be handling worldwide sales and presales for all new properties.

“I am excited to be a part
of this new venture,” commented Cordoni. “My objective is to supply North
American and global broadcasters with what they are looking for—the
quality of the big movies, but for the small screen.”

—By Kristin
Brzoznowski