Content Media, Palatin Media to Rep Date My Dad

MUNICH/LONDON: Content Media Corporation and Palatin Media have secured joint international distribution for Date My Dad, a brand-new original comedy-drama series starring Raquel Welch that will premiere on UP TV in the U.S. later this year.

The ten-part series, which will be co-produced by Content Media and Bernd Schlötterer’s Palatin Media as part of the agreement, is currently in production by 50˚ North in association with EveryWhere Studios. Date My Dad is the latest title to be launched through the distribution partnership between Content Media Corporation and Palatin Media. It will launch in the global marketplace at MIPTV.

Starring Barry Watson (Samantha Who?, 7th Heaven, Hart of Dixie) and Welch (One Million Years B.C., The Three Musketeers), Date My Dad tells the story of a single father raising three daughters with the help of his mother-in-law (Welsh). Watson portrays Ricky Cooper, a former professional baseball player whose world comes crashing down when his wife dies. When his mother-in-law announces she is moving away, Ricky’s daughters decide to help their father get back in the dating game.

Date My Dad is produced by Charles Lyall and executive produced by 50˚ North’s Sacha McLean, Jason McLean, David McLean and Brenda McLean, along with EveryWhere Studios’ Dan Angel and Tom Mazza, Bernd Schlötterer for Palatin Media and Greg Phillips for Content Media. The series is created, written and executive produced by Nina Colman.

Schlötterer, the founder of Palatin Media, commented, “Date My Dad presents a highly engaging and entertaining perspective on modern life and relationships, with all its drama, dilemmas, hilarity and heartwarming moments, standing alongside the tradition of huge worldwide success stories such as 7th Heaven and Gilmore Girls. UP TV is renowned for showcasing content that has wide appeal for all ages and presenting a stellar cast, in this case Barry Watson, who shines in family drama, and global superstar Raquel Welch. I’m confident that this brand-new family dramedy will prove very successful worldwide through our collaboration with Content Media.”

Phillips, the president of distribution at Content Media, added, “With its contemporary story lines, well-developed characters and acclaimed talent both on- and off-screen, Date My Dad holds great appeal for the international market. We are seeing strong demand for relatable and authentic prime-time comedy drama and I’m looking forward to working with Palatin Media to bring this fantastic new series to international audiences.”