Gurin Company Scores First & Last Deals

LOS ANGELES: The Gurin Company has clinched format deals on First & Last, a docu-entertainment series, in Australia, New Zealand, Greece, the Netherlands and Belgium.

Produced as a pilot for TNT, the show, in each hour-long episode, follows a person doing something for the first time—such as a doctor performing her first surgery—and a person doing something for the last time—such as a coach working with his team during a final season. Channel Nine Australia has optioned the format, along with New Zealand’s Touchdown Eyeworks, Greece’s Big Sun and Creative Media in the Netherlands and Belgium.

“The fact that First & Last is resonating in so many different countries and for such a variety of cultures underscores the value of creating world-centric content,” said Phil Gurin said. “The appeal for First & Last lies in the authenticity of the characters and storytelling that can translate into any culture or territory.”

Talks are underway in other markets and Gurin expects to soon announce further deals in Europe, Asia and Latin America.