Defiance Distribution to Represent HDNet’s Catalog

NEW YORK/DALLAS, March 30:
Defiance Distribution and HDNet have agreed to a pact that will allow Defiance
to market and distribute the high-definition channel’s original news and
entertainment series.

The alliance begins with
more than 120 hours of new programming, including Deadline, Art Mann
Presents, Higher Definition, and HDNet World Report. Defiance will be offering those titles at MIPTV
with a view to tapping into the increased demand for HD programming outside the
U.S.

“HDNet has always been a
pioneer in High Definition production and broadcasting, and we’re excited to be
able to present their slate to
international broadcasters.” said Jon Loew, the president of
Defiance.

Jeff Cuban of HDNet
International added: “Defiance has been very successful at bringing HD content
to and from just about every part of the world. We think they can help get us
where we want to be globally.