E1 Entertainment sells FINN ON THE FLY to Disney
14 December 2009
Los Angeles, CA and Toronto, ON–Dec. 14 2009 – Leading independent studio E1 Entertainment has concluded a series of deals with Disney Channels for FINN ON THE FLY across multiple territories including the U.S., the UK, Spain, Portugal, Asia and Japan. The movie is produced by Amaze Film + Television and is targeted to eight-to-12-year-olds.
E1 Television International’s VP, Head of Sales, Prentiss Fraser commented, “We are delighted to be in business with such an internationally respected brand as Disney. FINN ON THE FLY is a wonderful, heartwarming family movie that fits perfectly into the type of high-quality programming that Disney audiences have come to expect.”
Directed by Mark Jean,FINN ON THE FLY is a story about friendship, loyalty and learning to trust your instincts. Saturday Night Live’s Ana Gasteyer stars with Matthew Knight (The Grudge 2 & 3, The Good Witch), Ryan Belleville (Nobody, National Lampoon’s Going the Distance) and Brandon Firla (Billable Hours, Daniel’s Daughters).
E1 is building worldwide recognition as one of the industry’s foremost creators, producers and international distributors of quality entertainment. This deal with Disney Channels is an example of E1’s ability to attract an impressive roster of in-demand creative partners, top networks and specialty broadcasters. The company continues to make significant inroads with major broadcasters in the US and around the world with high-profile series such as Hung for HBO, The Bridge for CBS and CTV and Copper for ABC and Canwest, and the newly announced television series Haven, based on the novella The Colorado Kid by Stephen King which will air on Syfy in the U.S.
For more information:
Pam Wilson Lisa Wookey
Ink Media Corporation E1 Entertainment
Tel: 818 655 6010 Cell: 310 849 7303 Tel: 416 646 2400 x 326
pam.wilson@inkmediacorp.com lwookey@e1ent.com
About E1 Entertainment
E1 Entertainment (AIM: ETO) is a leading independent entertainment content owner that acquires film, television and music rights and exploits these rights in all media in more than 190 countries.
The company currently operates in Canada, the U.S., the UK, Holland and Belgium through its four primary businesses units: E1 Television, E1 Films, E1 Music and E1 Distribution. These businesses collectively represent E1’s extensive expertise in film distribution, television and music production/distribution, Kids content, Licensing and Distribution.
E1’s content library includes more than 3,700 feature films, 2,700 hours of original television programming and 15,000 music tracks.