Global buyers for 'Orphan Black' spin-off also
include NBCU, OCS, and TVNZ
TORONTO, Sept. 27,
2023 /CNW/ - Boat Rocker, an independent, integrated
global entertainment company, today announced a raft of
international sales of its long-awaited new premium scripted
series, Orphan Black: Echoes, to leading broadcasters and
streamers, including ITV/ ITVX (UK) and Stan Entertainment
(Australia). Starring Krysten Ritter (Jessica Jones, Breaking Bad) and
Keeley Hawes (Bodyguard, Line of
Duty) the spin-off is set in the world of landmark series,
Orphan Black.
Produced and distributed globally by Boat Rocker, the
ten-episode first season of Orphan Black: Echoes has been
acquired by:
- ITV (ITVX) (UK)
- Stan Entertainment (Stan.) (Australia)
- PCCW Media Entertainment (NOW Studio) (Hong Kong SAR and
Macau)
- TVNZ (New Zealand)
- NPO (Netherlands)
- OCS (Orange) (France)
- NBCU (Syfy) (Spain,
Portugal, African territories,
Albania, Bosnia Herzegovina, Croatia, Kosovo, Macedonia, Montenegro, Poland, Serbia, Slovenia)
"We're delighted with the strong response from global buyers
for Orphan Black: Echoes," said Jon Rutherford, President, Global Rights,
Franchise, and Content Strategy, Boat Rocker Studios. "We're
fortunate to be offering buyers a well-established Orphan Black
universe that has built-in familiarity with viewers. With a
top-notch cast, rich characters, and strong storylines, this series
is one that global audiences are sure to enjoy."
ITV Head of Content Acquisitions Sasha Breslau said: "We at ITV
are so pleased to be able to offer Orphan Black: Echoes as
an ITVX Exclusive in coming months, providing our audiences with a
thrilling voyage into the future with an incredible cast of
characters."
Set in the near future, Orphan Black: Echoes takes a deep
dive into the exploration of the scientific manipulation of human
existence. It follows a group of women as they weave their way into
each other's lives and embark on a thrilling journey, unravelling
the mystery of their identity and uncovering a wrenching story of
love and betrayal.
Boat Rocker manages the Orphan Black global franchise,
including content distribution and consumer products. The company
also manages global distribution for a growing number of other
premium scripted series, including Slip, Beacon 23,
American Rust, and Robyn
Hood. For more information, please visit:
boatrockercontentsales.com.
About ITVX
Launched in late 2022, ITVX is UK's
freshest streaming service, letting viewers stream new programme
exclusives, with adverts, for free; ranging from premium dramas,
documentaries, US series, comedy and reality shows to blockbuster
films and much, much more. ITVX is the first streaming service in
the UK to offer viewers the flexibility to access free content with
ads and ad-free paid subscription, all in one place. Paying
subscribers also have access to BritBox UK. ITVX live streams
must-watch events, from live sport to Love
Island, as they are broadcast on ITV's channels. ITVX also
offers an ever-changing host of exclusive themed channels in line
with viewer preferences and popularity; these constantly evolving
pop-up channels provide a scheduled experience through a streaming
service. For more information about ITVX please contact
itvxpublicity@itv.com
About Boat Rocker
Boat Rocker (TSX: BRMI) is the home
for creative visionaries. An independent, integrated global
entertainment company, our purpose is to tell stories and build
iconic brands across all genres and mediums. With offices around
the world, Boat Rocker's creative and commercial capabilities
include Scripted, Unscripted, and Kids and Family television
production, distribution, brand & franchise management, a
world-class animation studio, and talent management through
Untitled Entertainment. A selection of Boat Rocker's projects
include: Invasion (Apple TV+), Pretty
Baby: Brooke Shields (Hulu), Slip (Roku),
Downey's Dream Cars
(Max), Orphan Black (BBC AMERICA, CTV Sci-Fi
Channel), Dear…(Apple TV+), Billie Eilish: The
World's a Little Blurry (Apple TV+), The Next
Step (BBC, Corus, CBC), Daniel
Spellbound (Netflix), and Dino
Ranch (Disney+, Disney Junior, CBC). For more information,
please visit www.boatrocker.com.
SOURCE Boat Rocker Media Inc.
