First MIPTV Deals for Made in Hollywood

CANNES: Connection III Entertainment Corp. has closed its first round of deals for the flagship entertainment series Made in Hollywood, an hour-long program that looks at how movies are made.

Made in Hollywood has been picked up by Fox International Channels in Greece and Cyprus and has been renewed for its third season with Fox International Channels in Turkey. The series will air on the FOXlife branded channels in each territory. Currently in its fourth season in the U.S., Made in Hollywood features exclusive celebrity interviews and star profiles, on-set coverage with directors, writers and producers and previews of upcoming motion picture and DVD releases.

"These early commitments from Fox International, with its powerful brand of channels, validates our decision to exhibit at MIPTV for the very first time," said Cleveland O’Neal, the founder, president and CEO of Connection III Entertainment Corp. "Made in Hollywood is a high-quality, celebrity-driven program that continues to draw huge ratings worldwide, making it an ideal choice for international buyers. We are very proud of these first MIPTV deals and look forward to the continued success of the Made in Hollywood series franchise as we expand its distribution worldwide."

Connection III is also offering up the sister series Made in Hollywood: Teen Edition.