AGREEMENTS / DISTRIBUTION
THE HISTORY CHANNEL IBERIA (THCI) just signed a distribution agreement with Spanish agent, ARTICO DISTRIBUTION, for the representation of their original content in the international market.
This agreement covers the territories of France, Italy, Portugal, the Nordics, and Eastern Europe as all Latin America.
This catalog of originals includes a total of 130 hours with titles as the newly released GAMER SAPIENS (6 x 45’), LEGENDARY CREATURES (6 x 45’), THE FIRST TRAVEL AROUND THE WORLD (6 x 45’) or TEMPLAR TERRITORY (6 x 45’) among others. It also includes original productions by CRIME + INVESTIGATION and BLAZE.
This catalog is to be presented for the first time during Virtual NATPE Miami, taking place this week, from Monday January 19th until Wednesday 20th. This market is targeted mostly to buyers based in the Americas. Right after, ARTICO is to attend Real Screen Summit, a gathering spot for producers, content providers and broadcasters interested in the non-scripted genre. This year the event is to happen online, from January 25th until February 4th.
Sergio Ramos
Sergio Ramos, Programming VP at THCI states: “We are very happy with our agreement with ARTICO DISTRIBUTION, a reference company in the documentary and factual field. We have a 100% commitment with the original production in our territory and we trust our contents reach global audiences with ARTICO’s help”
Carlos Sevillano
Carlos Sevillano, CEO at ARTICO DISTRIBUTION declared: “We are thrilled to work with THCI in the distribution of their originals in key territories, where we have a very close relationship with the main broadcasters for years. We are convinced the quality of those productions will fit with their content needs and their constant search of competitive and attractive shows for a more and more demanding audience. We have successfully established our brand as a reliable content provider in the factual and non-scripted world.
THE HISTORY CHANNEL IBERIA is a joint venture between AMC Networks International Southern Europe and Hearst. Its portfolio of brand’s includes HISTORY®, CRIME + INVESTIGATION® and BLAZE® to entertain and inspired audiences in Spain and Portugal for over 20 years. HISTORY®, CRIMEN + INVESTIGATION® and BLAZE® are distributed in Spain and Portugal via the main Pay TV platforms.