22 Dec 2017 10:05
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DCD Media plc
("DCD Media" or the "Company")
New Major Series Announced
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DCD Media, the independent TV distributor and producer, is delighted to announce that it has agreed to jointly produce a new season of hit US magic competition show Penn & Teller: Fool Us.
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The Company's production subsidiary, September Films, has renewed its licence with the US network The CW for a new series of the highly successful entertainment show Penn & Teller: Fool Us. This will be the fourth season produced in the US and the fifth season overall, including the original UK series screened by The CW in 2014.
Penn & Teller: Fool Us is a joint production between LA based 1/17 Productions and September Films. The new season of 13 episodes will be hosted by How I Met Your Mother star Alyson Hannigan and once again features world famous magicians Penn and Teller.Â
DCD Rights CEO Nicky Davies Williams commented today: "We are delighted to continue working with our partners 1/17 Productions on a further series of this enormously popular series, showcasing the enduring appeal of magic and the tremendous skills of Penn and Teller."
DCD Media Executive Chairman David Craven added: "This is fantastic news for the Company and we are pleased that Penn & Teller: Fool Us rated so highly with The CW. We would like to thank our co-production partner 1/17 Productions for their professionalism and of course our own team, for playing their part."
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For further information please contact:Lucy Pryke
DCD Media plcTel: +44 (0)20 3869 0199ir@dcdmedia.co.uk
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Carl Holmes or Giles RollsfinnCapTel: +44 (0)20 7220 0500
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