Fremantlemedia snaps up hot Canadian comedy

David Ellender, Managing Director of Fremantle International Distribution, has announced that Fremantle has picked up the international television rights to 'Godiva’s', the new Canadian comedy drama series from Keatley Entertainment for Chum TV Networks.
Godiva’s was a runaway success when it debuted on Bravo! Canada in March 2005. The show was particularly popular with viewers 18-34 and 18-49, rating well above Bravo’s primetime average. FID has acquired distribution rights to Series 1 (6 x 1 hour) and Series 2 (13 x 1 hour), which is currently in production and has been commissioned to air on Bravo! Canada in 2006.
Produced by Keatley Entertainment in association with Chum Television, Godiva’s is a co-creation by two of Canada's hottest producers, Julia Keatley and Michael MacLennan.
Keatley was the driving force behind the critically acclaimed and internationally successful series 'Cold Squad', while her partner in Bread and Butter Productions, MacLennan, was co-executive producer and writer on 'Queer as Folk'.
David Ellender commented: “Godiva’s is an up-beat, fun new comedy drama from the very best of Canada’s young producers. The show exudes positive energy and is bound to be an international hit. We are thrilled to have secured the international rights to both series. Godiva’s is an excellent addition to FID’s catalogue.”
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