Boat Rocker Inks Multiyear Deal with The Weather Channel

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Boat Rocker has inked an exclusive multiyear deal with The Weather Channel to distribute its library of original content to markets outside of the U.S.

This covers over 400 hours of content, including series such as Weather Gone Viral, Storm of Suspicion, Deep Water Salvage, Fast Home Rescue, The Earth Unlocked, Prime Suspect Earth and Search Party with Brandon Jordan.

Other titles included in the deal are Frozen GoldUncharted Adventure, Deadline to Disaster, Weather Top Ten, SOS: How to Survive, Heroes & Survivors, That’s Amazing, Dead of Winter: The Donner Party, Fat Guys in the Woods and 3 Scientists Walk into a Bar.

“In addition to being one of the most trusted and dependable brands in America, The Weather Channel has created an extraordinary raft of riveting storytelling showcasing the phenomenal impact extreme weather can have on our lives and how it shapes our planet,” said Jon Rutherford, president of global rights, franchise and content strategy at Boat Rocker Studios. “Weather is something that affects all of us in some way, giving these remarkable shows enormous global appeal. We know they are going to thrill and amaze audiences worldwide.”

“We are excited about partnering with Boat Rocker to expand the global distribution of The Weather Channel’s content,” commented Byron Allen, founder, chairman and CEO of Allen Media Group. “These world-class original shows are excellent, and we are highly confident they will do very well internationally because weather is something we all have in common worldwide.”