eOne Takes On The Walking Dead

NEW YORK/TORONTO: Entertainment One (eOne) has been named the international distributor for the highly anticipated drama The Walking Dead by Fox International Channels (FIC).

Earlier this summer, FIC picked up all international rights for the project, in all international markets outside North America. eOne will now handle broadcast TV rights and digital/DVD rights in all markets. eOne will also be selling the basic- and pay-TV rights in France, Australia and Scandinavia.

“The anticipation and online buzz around this series has been phenomenal,” said Peter Emerson, President, Entertainment One Television International. “We’re thrilled that FIC has recognized eOne’s ability to oversee multi-format, international distribution for this ground-breaking series and we look forward to ensuring that The Walking Dead makes an immediate impact with audiences around the globe.”

“From the beginning, we were impressed by eOne’s well thought-out plans to distribute The Walking Dead,” commented Hernan Lopez, the president and COO of FIC. “We are confident in their ability to work with FIC to turn the show into a truly global franchise.”