Southern Star to Rep LMNO Catalogue

SYDNEY: LMNO Productions has named Southern Star International as the exclusive distributor for all its product outside of the U.S., covering both new titles and the existing catalogue of more than 950 hours of content.

The first program announced under the three-year deal is the new series The Little Couple. Commissioned by TLC in the U.S., the 12-episode reality series builds from the special Little People: Just Married. The series follows newlyweds Jen Arnold and Bill Klein, a paediatrician and a business executive who are just your average newlyweds, except for the fact they are both under four feet tall. LMNO recent productions also include Marathon Love for Discovery Health Channel, Steve Fossett: What Went Wrong? for Discovery Channel and Incredible Weddings and Amazing Love Stories, both for TLC.

Eric Schotz, the president and CEO of LMNO Productions, said: “LMNO has the distinction of being a reality company with a substantial library. In this global economy it is critical to have partnerships that take you from being just another company to an international business, I believe that Southern Star is that first class organization that will take LMNO to the next level.”

Catherine Payne, the chief executive of Southern Star International, commented: “We very excited to have been appointed exclusive distributor of the LMNO catalogue outside of the U.S.A. The caliber and variety of programming produced by LMNO is of the highest standard with true global appeal.”