FOX Entertainment Ties Up with Propagate for Unscripted Content

FOX Entertainment has tapped Propagate as its international distribution partner for unscripted programming and format rights.

The deal covers worldwide rights, excluding the U.S. and Canada. Included in the agreement are program sales and format rights for FOX’s unscripted summer series First Responders Live, in which cameras embedded in multiple cities document a night in the lives of those who race into danger to save others, and the upcoming competition series based on the classic playground game of chase, Ultimate Tag, hosted by NFL superstar sibling trio JJ, TJ and Derek Watt. The pact also covers program sales rights for The Masked Singer, which is produced by FOX Alternative Entertainment.

“It should come as no surprise that a key part of FOX Entertainment’s growth strategy is the overseas distribution of its programming,” said Amy Carney, COO of FOX Entertainment. “Ben, Howard and their entire team have such a thorough understanding of the overseas market. It was important for us to find a partner that shared our entrepreneurial spirit, and we are excited to move forward.”

“FOX has long been a leader in unscripted programming and FOX Entertainment continues to bring audiences engaging, appointment TV series, featuring groundbreaking formats with strong international potential,” said Cyrus Farrokh, president of Propagate Content International. “We are extremely excited to offer our distribution partners program and format rights to these world-class shows starting at MIPCOM 2019.”