Distribution360 Inks New Unscripted Deals Across Europe

Distribution360 has concluded several new deals in Europe for a range of factual-entertainment and documentary titles in its catalog.

Italian broadcaster RAI 5 has acquired seasons two and three of Tales By Light, which follows respected photographers as they push their craft to the limits and capture different cultures, wildlife and landscapes with unique perspectives.

In France, M6 has licensed the dating show There’s Something You Should Know, in which suitors choose matches from telephone conversations and learn before meeting that their match has a physical disability. The series aims to demystify stereotypes and promote honest discussions around disability.

Planete+ has licensed Red Arrows: Inside the Bubble, a documentary with exclusive behind-the-scenes access to the aerobatic display team. ARTE has acquired the hour-long Into the Arctic: Awakening, featuring artist and explorer Cory Trépanier as he journeys into wilderness landscapes across Canada.

Welt24 in Germany has licensed the true-crime title Sex, Fame & Murder, a one-hour documentary that provides a personal look at the life of Luka Magnotta, who committed a gruesome murder and then went on the run.

In Eastern Europe, Kontent has acquired the Vedettes à Poils (Furry Stars) docuseries for Russia, the Baltics and CIS. The show shines a spotlight on championship dogs and their owners as they compete in prestigious competitions. First HDTV (Russia, Belarus, Armenia, Ukraine, CIS) has licensed three factual titles—the science show Tomorrow’s World Today, the access series Britain’s Ultimate Pilots and season one of WW2 Treasure Hunters.

The European OTT platform and thematic channel distributor Alchimie has acquired Vedettes à Poils, Pilotes de Demain (Pilots of Tomorrow), Britain’s Ultimate Pilots, WW2 Treasure Hunters season one and Murder by Shark: The Birkenhead Disaster.

Diane Rankin, Distribution360’s senior VP of rights and executive producer, said: “We are delighted to have concluded these recent deals with a range of key partners across Europe. From high-end documentaries to factual entertainment, our unscripted catalog continues to showcase original content from producers around the world who are experts at gaining exclusive access to share new stories about fascinating people, places and events.”