Content Television Enters Output Deal with Great Point Media

LONDON: Content Television and Digital has struck up a landmark partnership with Great Point Media, which was founded by the producers Robert Halmi, Jr. and Jim Reeve.

Content will have the international distribution rights for Great Point Media's TV output for two years. It also gains the ability to collaborate on packaging, creative development and sales strategies for TV content for the international market.

Content already has a first-look deal with Edyson Entertainment in Los Angeles and Toronto, and represents Jigsaw Productions, Collins Avenue and Aito Media in the international market.

John Schmidt, the CEO of Content Media Corp., said, “Robi, Jim and the team at Great Point Media have unparalleled expertise and experience in the financing and development of television programming with true global impact. We are delighted to partner with them as distributor and to work with them to tailor these titles for the demands of international audiences, maximizing their potential from the outset.”

Halmi commented, “We are excited to strike this new deal with Content Television, which will add a wealth of international opportunities to our existing business and a real global reach for our new projects. We have always been impressed by Content’s strong portfolio of programming and its tailored approach to the distribution of each and every new title. We have a number of exciting projects in development and are looking forward to announcing the first acquisition through this partnership very soon.”