Shine & Discovery LatAm Ink Distribution Deal

LONDON: Discovery Latin America has snapped up more than 290 hours of finished-tape prime-time programming from Shine International.

The agreement involves new and returning titles from Shine, including One Born Every Minute, MasterChef Australia and Biggest Loser, as well as such third-party productions as Bar Rescue, A Chance to Dance and Great Escape. The deal, which is effective immediately, was brokered by Matt Vassallo, the senior VP for U.S.A. and Latin America at Shine International, and Angela Recio Sondon, the VP of programming and acquisitions for Discovery Latin America.

Vassallo remarked: "This is a very exciting deal for Shine International and our largest overall to date in Latin America. We're delighted to be bringing so many different and engaging stories to Discovery Latin America."