Electric Entertainment´s Librarians franchis expands into autralian market with wxclusive Foxtel Group

Electric Entertainment, the Los Angeles-based production and distribution company, and Foxtel Group, Australia's leading, streaming and subscription company, have entered into an exclusive distribution agreement that expands Electric’s fan-favorite Librarians franchise in the Australian market. 

The announcement was made jointly today at MIPCOM by Nolan Pielak, SVP, International Distribution & Co-Production at Electric Entertainment and Fleur Fahey, Director, Content Acquisitions, Foxtel Group.

Nolan Pielak comments, 'Electric Entertainment’s brand is built on creating TV franchises that resonate with broad audiences. The Librarians is a prime example, and through our partnership with BINGE and Foxtel, we’re excited to bring this family-friendly franchise back to viewers across Australia'.

The deal includes 42 one-hour episodes from all four seasons of the original “The Librarians” series, starring Emmy® Award-winner Noah Wyle, Rebecca Romijn, Christian Kane, Lindy Booth, John Harlan Kim, and Emmy® Award-winner John Larroquette.  “The Librarians: The Next Chapter,” the new spin-off series, consists of 24 one-hour episodes, starring Callum McGowan, Jessica Green, Olivia Morris, and Bluey Robinson. Christian Kane guest stars.

Fleur Fahey said: 'The Librarians franchise delivers the kind of fantasy content our audiences love to watch. It combines adventure, science fiction, comedy, and action in a way that is both entertaining and thought-provoking. The Librarians adds to our extensive content offering, fueled by an exceptional library of the biggest hits, beloved franchises and fresh new shows'.

The deal was negotiated by Nolan Pielak, SVP, International Distribution & Co-Production at Electric Entertainment, and Fleur Fahey, Director, Content Acquisitions at Foxtel Group.