Off the Fence & Curiosity in Distribution Pact

Curiosity has entered into a partnership with Off the Fence for the licensing of part of Curiosity Stream’s content portfolio in China, Hong Kong and Macau.

The deal covers 56 titles, amounting to 148 hours of premium factual content. Key titles include Breakthrough (83 episodes), a comprehensive exploration of recent developments in physics, astronomy and other sciences, and the 6×60-minute Connections with James Burke, a modern revival of the landmark series, utilizing CGI and virtual reality to explore the interconnections of knowledge throughout history.

Also part of the package are Bright Now (72 episodes), examining advances in technology, challenging global issues, pivotal historical moments and the individuals driving change; Tracker’s Diary: Bears of Katmai (6×30 min.), following filmmaker Casey Anderson as he embeds himself among the world’s largest terrestrial carnivores in Alaska’s extreme backcountry; Stephen Hawking’s Favorite Places (3×30 min.), a CGI journey through the universe with the legendary physicist; and Titans: The Rise of Hollywood (6×50 min.), a high-budget, fully scripted docudrama series chronicling the battles between future media moguls as they competed for dominance in the nascent motion picture industry.

Ludo Dufour, VP of licensing at Curiosity, commented, “This partnership with Off the Fence marks a significant milestone in our expansion strategy across the Chinese-speaking territories. The breadth and quality of our content portfolio perfectly position us to meet the growing demand for world-class factual content in these markets. Off the Fence’s extensive experience and strong presence in these territories will be instrumental in bringing our compelling programming to new audiences, furthering our commitment to inspiring curiosity in viewers across the globe.”

“We are excited to work with Curiosity Stream and bring their exceptional programming to audiences in China and expect to close a couple of deals for some series mentioned above in 2024,” said Jia Zhao, director of co-production and sales for Asia at Off the Fence. “Our business in the Chinese market is based on longstanding relationships, allowing us to navigate the ever-changing and diverse landscape to maximize the full potential for content sales as well as exploring opportunities beyond classic distribution such as coproductions.”