FME Picks Up Litton Entertainment Titles

LONDON: FremantleMedia Enterprises (FME) has landed the worldwide distribution rights (excluding the U.S.) for four new series from indie producer Litton Entertainment.

FME will launch the Litton series Jack Hanna’s Wild Countdown, Ocean Mysteries, Everyday Health and Culture Click at MIPCOM. All series are comprised of 26 half-hour episodes. Jack Hanna’s Wild Countdown features wildlife expert Jack Hanna’s favorite animals in Top Ten countdown categories. Ocean Mysteries, hosted by Jeff Corwin, reveals animals that inhabit fresh and salt -water environments.

Also on offer is Everyday Health, hosted by athlete Laila Ali, Ethan Zohn, a former professional soccer player, and Jenna Morasca, champion of Survivor: The Amazon, inspires viewers to make a difference. Culture Click, an interactive journey produced in a stylized magazine format, is hosted by Nzinga Blake from E! Entertainment.

Jeff Tahler, the senior VP of acquisitions and development at FME, commented, “These outstanding series offer compelling, family-friendly entertainment that is sure to engage viewers of all ages and cultures. They complement a range of popular factual titles in FME’s worldwide catalogue, all of which we’re excited to be taking to this year’s MIPCOM. Litton has an excellent track record of producing quality programming, and we look forward to working with them now and in the future.”

Dave Morgan, the president and CEO of Litton Entertainment, added, “FremantleMedia Enterprises is a global entertainment powerhouse. Our partnership extends Litton’s Weekend Adventure to a worldwide audience, fulfilling our mission to inspire and educate not only American families but audiences all over the world.”