Zinc Media Regulatory News (ZIN)

9 May 2006 07:01

Ten Alps PLC09 May 2006 Ten Alps Drama deal with Fremantle TV group Ten Alps Plc ('Ten Alps') announces that its drama division -Ten AlpsDrama - has signed a 2-year deal with international production and distributioncompany Fremantle, giving the distributor first look over Ten Alps Drama'sprojects in return for a six-figure investment. Ten Alps Drama acquired a slate of drama when in February 2006 it bought JoWillett's production outfit Cottage Industry Productions. Willett became Headof Drama, joined by Piers Vellacott as Director of Production and Kat Reynoldsfrom Granada as Script Editor. Willett said of the tie-in with Fremantle; "We are excited to be working with aleading player in not only distribution but also financing. Fremantle'sknowledge of the international market and its presence in so many primaryterritories is key to us moving forward as a company." Ten Alps Plc, whose TV output has so far mainly been factual, through companiesBrook Lapping, 3BM TV and Blakeway. www.tenalps.com For further information: Ten Alps plcAlex Connock (CEO)020 7428 3100 Ten Alps DramaPiers Vellacott020 8740 4780 Peter Binns020 7786 9600 This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock Exchange