Picture Box Distribution

Picture Box Distribution Inc. is pleased to announce the recent sale of TIL DEBT DO U$ PART to Chinese distributor Tang Media. The popular, long-running program, which was commissioned by Slice in Canada, has already been sold to CNBC in the United States, Zone Reality in the United Kingdom, SVT in Sweden, TVN in Poland, Talit Communications in Israel, Kanal 2 in Estonia and Discovery Asia, features financial advisor Gail Vaz-Oxlade teaching couples in financial trouble how to get debt-free.

Despite recent announcements by the Chinese government to limit the country’s amount of foreign programming, Picture Box is also in negotiation with Tang Media on several other Canadian lifestyle programs.

“Bringing English-language lifestyle programming into China is an important milestone,” says Kate Sanagan, Partner and Director of Sales for Picture Box. “We expect this territory to further open up in the coming year.”

Lynne Skromeda, President of Production at Frantic Films, adds, “We’re thrilled to see our programming expand into Asia and hope that our series, which has helped so many people around the world, is a success with viewers in China.” 

Picture Box Distribution is an international television sales agency and distribution company with offices in Vancouver and Toronto, Canada. The company’s purpose is to provide cost-effective and efficient distribution and marketing services to Canadian producers of factual and youth oriented programming.

Frantic Films is one of Canada’s leading producers of live action film, television and commercial content.  The company has produced over 400 hours of original live action programming, winning numerous creative awards and setting many ratings records.  Its award winning Branded Content + Commercials division, specializes in creating original integrated multiplatform entertainment content. With offices in Toronto and Winnipeg, Frantic has also won numerous corporate awards for leadership and financial performance.

Toronto, February 01, 2012

Picture Box Distribution Inc. has acquired the sales rights to WAY OFF BROADWAY, an Apartment 11 Productions documentary series produced in association with Bravo! and set to premiere on the network this winter in Canada. The new 13 x 60’ series follows a group of strangers as they work together to face their fears and launch the famous musical, The Wizard of Oz. Under the guidance of Sarina Condello, these performers only have eight weeks to transform from total amateurs into polished stars – and most have never been on stage before. What follows is an amazing journey into the transformative powers of participating in a live theatre production.

Kate Sanagan of Picture Box Distribution says, “We are excited to add WAY OFF BROADWAY to our roster of popular Canadian non-scripted series. We think that the combination of performance and personal growth will be attractive to many international buyers.”

Jonathan Finkelstein of Apartment 11 Productions adds, “Picture Box has a great track record distributing factual series and we are thrilled to be working with them on WAY OFF BROADWAY.”

WAY OFF BROADWAY will premiere on Bravo! in Canada on Friday, March 2, 2012 at 8:00 p.m. EST with repeat airings on Saturdays at 6:00 p.m. EST.

Picture Box Distribution is an international television sales agency and distribution company with offices in Vancouver and Toronto, Canada. The company’s purpose is to provide cost-effective and efficient distribution and marketing services to Canadian producers of factual and youth oriented programming.

Apartment 11 Productions is a development and production company committed to creating compelling, story-driven television programming, both fiction and fact-based, to reach a diverse audience base.  Apartment 11 has produced over 300 half-hours of television programming seen by audiences worldwide and received multiple international awards, including a Peabody Award, a Prix Jeunesse International Award, and four Gemini Awards.

For further information, please contact:
Kate Sanagan,
Director of Sales, Americas, France, Australia and New Zealand
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Toronto, January 20, 2012

Picture Box Distribution is pleased to announce that The Style Network in the United States has picked up recent seasons of Anaid Productions’ popular weight loss series X-WEIGHTED. Retitled OUR BIG FAT WEIGHT LOSS STORY for The Style Network, this series follows families and individuals as they go from fat to fit. It tackles a range of lifestyle issues such as healthy eating, childhood obesity and low self-esteem due to poor body image. Style has picked up multiple seasons of the non-scripted series.

“We are thrilled to have placed this series with an American partner like The Style Network,” says Kate Sanagan, Director of Sales – Americas for Picture Box Distribution. “This compelling series showcases the many issues involved with weight loss and healthy living, and provides a provocative look at how families and individuals can change their lives for the better.”

Margaret Mardirossian of Anaid Productions says, “"As a fan of The Style Network's TV shows, we're so pleased that the series is airing on the network that brought us RUBY and TOO FAT FOR 15: FIGHTING BACK. Viewers will find inspiration in watching the true stories of courageous people battling with weight and triumphing by transforming their lives."

OUR BIG FAT WEIGHT LOSS STORY premiered Saturday, January 14 on The Style Network.

Picture Box Distribution is an international television sales agency and distribution company with offices in Vancouver and Toronto, Canada. The company’s purpose is to provide cost-effective and efficient distribution and marketing services to Canadian producers of factual and youth oriented programming.

Anaïd Productions is an award-winning film and television production company with offices in Edmonton and Vancouver. Established in 1993, Anaïd has a reputation for consistently producing award winning, dynamic, real-life and dramatic television. Lauded as one of the top 100 most influential production companies in the world by RealScreen Magazine, Anaïd's work has also been featured on the Oprah Winfrey Show.

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Kate Sanagan,
Director of Sales, Americas, France, Australia and New Zealand
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Toronto, October 11, 2011

Canada’s Picture Box Distribution has sold the popular reality series BRIDES OF BEVERLY HILLS (13 X 30’) to TLC in the United States. Produced by Planetworks Inc. in association with Slice Network, this series is a fun and intimate glimpse into the world of Renee Strauss, an upscale bridal boutique owner with a knack for reeling in her eclectic team of sales people, and her equally eclectic clientele of brides.

“We are happy that this series has landed with TLC, as now our American friends can be introduced to Renee, Kevin, and the characters that surround them.” says Kate Sanagan, Director of Sales – Americas for Picture Box Distribution. “This is an up-close look at the bridal business, and above all, is a lot of fun to watch.”

Carolyn Meland from Planetworks Inc. adds “We're thrilled that a home grown Canadian series like 'Brides of Beverly Hills' can find a premier home both in Canada and the US--and we are very honoured to be part of the TLC wedding line-up."
BRIDES OF BEVERLY HILLS will premiere on TLC later this month, on Friday October 28th starting at 10pm.

Picture Box Distribution is an international media distribution company with offices in Vancouver and Toronto, Canada. The company’s purpose is to provide cost-effective and efficient distribution and marketing services to producers of factual and youth-oriented programming.

Planetworks Inc is a boutique firm specializing in popular lifestyle reality television programs that sell around the world. The partners are Romano D'Andrea, Carolyn Meland and Jeff Preyra.


For further information, please contact:

Kate Sanagan
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Toronto: August 22, 2011

Canada’s Picture Box Distribution has acquired the new reality series Planetworks Pictures production BRIDES OF BEVERLY HILLS from Planetworks Inc. in Toronto, Canada

The Slice Canada original series follows the daily antics of bridal store owner Renee Strauss and her colorful team of stylists as they navigate the dramatic personalities and demands of the Beverly Hills bride. Renee has been outfitting famous brides and movies for over three decades, and knows that when it comes to her customers nothing is too big or too outrageous. From glitz and glam, to botoxed faces and temper tantrums, this series gives viewers an intimate and up close view of the bridal business.

Picture Box’s Kate Sanagan notes “This series is a perfect marriage of over-the top characters and dramatic scenarios. From the ridiculous to the emotional, BRIDES OF BEVERLY HILLS delivers great tv

Picture Box Distribution is an international television sales agency and distribution company with offices in Vancouver and Toronto, Canada. The company’s purpose is to provide cost-effective and efficient distribution and marketing services to producers of factual and youth-oriented programming.

Planetworks Inc is a boutique firm specializing in popular lifestyle reality television programs that sell around the world. The partners are Romano D'Andrea, Carolyn Meland and Jeff Preyra.

For further information, please contact:
Kate Sanagan
.(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
416-461-8209