K.J. Yossman Paramount+ has unveiled its U.K.-commissioned factual slate ahead of the streaming platform’s U.K. and Ireland launch on June 22.“Our mission is to make Paramount+ the leading destination for unmissable television in collaboration with the U.K.’s storytelling talent,” said Ben Frow, Paramount’s chief content officer for the U.K. “These new commissions will join an abundance of original content on the service, as well as the pick of Paramount’s vast catalogue to create a compelling offering for viewers in the U.K.
and Ireland.”The new titles include:“Hot Yachts” from Curve MediaA six-episode series set in South Florida taking viewers into the world of luxury yachts as a team of attractive and hard-partying yacht brokers seek to outdo each other. “Get ready for big characters, insane parties, huge deals and the ultimate Instagram lifestyle in this brand-new reality series,” reads the logline.
Commissioned by: Kit Morey and Daniel Pearl for Channel 5 and Paramount+ Exec Producers: Rob Carey, Camilla Lewis and Charlie Bunce for Curve Media“Monster: The Mystery of Loch Ness” from Two Rivers Media in association with All3MediaA three-part documentary on the myth of Scotland’s most famous beastie narrated by Dougray Scott. “This epic three-part box set tells the complete and definitive story in a detailed forensic examination of the evidence, and with first-hand accounts from those who claim to have seen, encountered and hunted the beast,” reads the logline.Commissioned by: Guy Davies for Channel 5 and Paramount+ Exec Producer: Mick McAvoy Series Producer: Stephen FinniganAll3Media International will handle global sales.“Simple Minds: Once Upon a Time” (working title) from Lonesome Pine Productions financed by BMG.
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