Red Arrow Entertainment Group Invests in U.S. Producer Orion

MUNICH: Red Arrow Entertainment Group has purchased a majority stake in the U.S.-based production company Orion Entertainment, which specializes in non-scripted programming and branded entertainment.

Orion has produced more than 1,000 hours of programming for a variety of major U.S. networks, including HGTV, Discovery, HISTORY, DIY, Travel Channel, ESPN, National Geographic and others. Recent productions include Tiny House Big Living and Living Big Sky for HGTV and Building Alaska and Treehouse Guys for DIY.

Orion Entertainment will continue to be led by founder Chris Dorsey. The company’s formats and programs will be sold worldwide by Red Arrow International. The company will undergo a name change in 2016 from Orion to Dorsey Pictures.

Jan Frouman, CEO of Red Arrow Entertainment Group, said: “Chris and his wife Amy along with minority partner Larry Sletten have built a terrific business and we couldn’t be more pleased about the chance to partner. They are not only uniquely positioned to deliver access to a vibrant target audience, but will also provide us with essential branded entertainment know-how. Through this we enter into a new business area. We are thrilled to call them our partners.”

Dorsey added: “Red Arrow provides the perfect strategic partner for Orion and their reputation for focusing on high-quality content—no matter the platform—is in perfect alignment with our own company goals and directives. Having a partner like Red Arrow only enhances our ability to continue providing the highest quality programming to our long-time entertainment partners.”