BOAT ROCKER SELLS 'ORPHAN BLACK: ECHOES' TO ITV AND STAN ENTERTAINMENT AS PART OF RAFT OF WORLDWIDE SALES FOR HIGHLY ANTICIPATED PREMIUM SCRIPTED SERIES

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 [email protected]

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.

Valerie Taylor, Publicity Consultant, Mob: + 44 7889 666594, [email protected]; Matt Salvatore, Vice President, Corporate Communications, Boat Rocker, Tel + 416.591.0065,[email protected]