CCI to Rep Fusion Properties Worldwide

TORONTO: A new multi-year agreement sees CCI Entertainment handling distribution for all properties from Fusion Television outside of North America.

The initial slate includes around 200 hours of lifestyle and reality content, including the hit series Divine Design, Colour Confidential and Fearless in the Kitchen. Also in the pipeline is a new series hosted by Divine Design‘s Candice Olsen and another led by Colour Confidential‘s Jane Lockhart.

"Our history with CCI has created a prominent position for Fusion Television internationally," said Angela Jennings, the co-founder and president of the Fusion Group of Companies. "This partnership is an exciting and strategic step as we begin a new decade, creating innovative lifestyle television and new-media content for audiences around the world."

Fusion’s co-founder and CEO, Mark Johnston, added, “Delivering the highest quality programming in an ever-changing global marketplace comes with unique challenges and equally exciting opportunities. As our industry evolves at so many levels on a daily basis, this new alliance will ensure a vibrant future for both CCI and Fusion Television.”

Jill Keenleyside, the executive VP of distribution at CCI, commented, “Over the years we have forged a strong relationship with Fusion and are pleased that we are able to expand the relationship and represent their library worldwide. Their properties are a good fit in our portfolio and we feel that they strengthen CCI’s reputation as a provider of quality programming.”