Boat Rocker
Boat Rocker is an independent, integrated entertainment company that specializes in the development, production, and distribution of premium, award-winning global content, and franchises across all major genres via its Scripted, Unscripted, and Kids & Family divisions. Boat Rocker distributes and licenses thousands of hours of its own and third-party content around the world through its Rights & Brands division.
With over 500 employees across its Toronto, New York, Los Angeles, London, Ottawa, and Hong Kong offices, 400 hours of content produced annually, and a distribution library totaling approximately 5,000 hours, our client’s sales team maintains a boutique style of distribution with the reach of a global media company. In the past year, Boat Rocker has sold content in over 150 countries worldwide across Free TV, Pay TV, Pan Regional Channels, OTT, and Streaming Platforms. Boat Rocker is a leading integrated global entertainment company that harnesses the power of creativity and commerce to tell stories and build iconic brands that audiences love.
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Jon Rutherford, president of global rights, franchise and content strategy at Boat Rocker Studios, talks about the company’s evolving coproduction plans and offers a sneak peek at his new titles for Mipcom.
How has the scripted downturn in the US affected your content supply lines?
We’re fortunate to have a robust development slate of projects across all genres that remains strong. We’re developing numerous new, exciting, scripted projects with leading talent and creators, while consistently exploring coproduction opportunities in which we see real potential. Our content supply lines are incredibly active.
What is the global demand for premium sci-fi titles like Orphan Black: Echoes?
We’ve seen robust global demand for our premium sci-fi titles, including Orphan Black: Echoes and Beacon 23. Both series continue to sell well internationally, and the genre remains in-demand with global buyers.
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