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RDFR SECURES RIGHTS TO HOST OF REALITY PROGRAMMES
26 February 2009
RDFR secures rights to host of new reality programmes from VH1
RDF Rights, part of the RDF Media Group, has picked up the rights to four exciting new shows from VH1.
Confessions of a Teen Idol (8 x 60’) showcases seven former teen idols from the ‘80s and ‘90s, in a never-before-seen examination of fame and its consequences. A refreshingly honest approach to the reality format, it provides the former heart-throbs with the confidence and skills to re-launch their careers.
Celebrity Rehab Presents Sober House (8 x 60’) premiered on 15th January 2009 and follows cast members from the hit show Celebrity Rehab with Dr. Drew, as they make the transition from rehab back into the real world. RDFR acquired the rights to both seasons of Celebrity Rehab with Dr Drew in 2008 and has sold both seasons to a host of territories across the world.
RDF Rights has also secured world rights, excluding USA, for the latest series of the iconic The Real World franchise; The Real World, Brooklyn series 21 (13 x 60’) and The Real World, Cancun series 22 (12 x 60’). This reality series, which places a group of young people in a house to observe the machinations of friendship, work and love spawned an entire factual entertainment genre, and is as strong now as it was when it launched. This is the first time that international rights have been available internationally outside MTV affiliates.
The acquisition of these programmes further strengthens RDF Rights’ relationship with VH1. Other VH1 programmes represented by RDFR incude; The Pick Up Artist, Celebrity Rehab with Dr Drew, and Celebracadabra.
Jane Millichip, COO, RDF Rights said: ‘VH1’s youth-skewing, popular factual programming translates brilliantly to general entertainment channels worldwide. High production values and broad appeal are evident in all the VH1 shows that we represent. We are delighted to secure another 41 hours of great content.’
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