Breakthrough Takes Raft of Programs from Pyramid Productions

TORONTO: Breakthrough Entertainment has added more than 400 half-hours of programming to its catalogue from Pyramid Productions’ slate of lifestyle, factual and documentary titles.

The deal includes Hollywood’s 10 Best, which features exclusive interviews with actors, directors and writers; Hollywood’s Greatest Mysteries: Movies That Kill, looking at the public’s fascination with movie thrillers; and Big Screen Top Ten, highlighting the best of cinema. There’s also Books Into Film, which explores literary works that have been made into movies, as well as Man on a Mission, a men’s lifestyle series that follows a modern playboy. M-Style is also a lifestyle series, delivering information about fashion, food, fitness and grooming. The Criminal Mind is a half-hour factual offering that looks at some of the world’s most notorious crime cases.

“Our commitment to build on the quality of our programming catalogue by distributing the best of drama, comedy, documentary and more remains strong,” said Nat Abraham, the head of distribution at Breakthrough. “With an exciting roster of new content from Pyramid Productions, our program buyers can now choose from hundreds of hours of celebrity programming and film profiles for their viewers to enjoy.”