PBS NOVA & Lion TV Enter Output Deal

CANNES: PBS NOVA and Lion Television have entered into an output deal, with all3media international set to distribute the titles developed through the partnership.

Under the pact, Lion Television will develop and produce a number of archaeology-based documentaries for the PBS strand. The initial agreement covers three films, with more in the development pipeline.

The first title as part of the arrangement is Building Secrets of the Forbidden City, a special-access film about the restoration of Beijing’s stunning Imperial Palace, produced in conjunction with China’s CICC. A second film, Secrets of the Chinese Chariots, will replicate and battle test some of the oldest chariots ever found in China, based on recent discoveries by archaeologists.

Richard Bradley, the managing director of Lion Television, said, “We are delighted to be teaming up with NOVA, one of broadcasting’s most trusted and prestigious documentary strands. We’ve already built a great partnership and are looking forward to working together to bring more exciting and revelatory stories to a worldwide audience.”

Paula S. Apsell, NOVA’s senior executive producer and director of the WGBH science unit, said, “We at NOVA are thrilled to be working with Lion on such an excellent lineup of films. These programs are sure to inform and excite our viewers and online visitors with scientists’ new understanding of our ancient past. We look forward to working together on these and many more excellent programs.”