Red Arrow Internationals A League Of their Own heads to Network Ten Australia

Red Arrow International s A League Of Their Own heads to Network Ten Australia

Munich, July 4, 2013. Australian broadcaster Network Ten commissioned a local version of A League of their Own. Comedian Tommy Little, will be joined by Wimbledon champion Pat Cash and Olympic swimmer Eamon Sullivan for a sport entertainment show like no other. Airing later this year on TEN, the exciting new series will be filmed in Sydney, in front of a live audience, and will feature a spectacular set.

Bringing his quick wit and enthusiasm for all thing sports related to the hosting chair, Tommy Little will oversee team captains Pat Cash and Eamon Sullivan, who will be joined by the cr me de la cr me of national and international sport stars and a variety of well-known faces from Australian comedy.

The Australian adaptation of BAFTA nominated A League Of Their Own will be produced by Freehand Productions with a consultancy by the creator, Red Arrow s CPL Productions.

Network Ten, Chief Programming Officer, Beverley McGarvey, said: We are very excited about bringing this brand new show to TEN later this year. 'A League Of Their Own offers wonderful talent and a wonderful mix of sport, comedy and stunts. It is a big entertainment show for the whole family, with big stars, big stunts, a big set and big laughs. 'A League Of Their Own is a smash in the UK and we are confident Australian families will embrace our version.

Tommy Little said: Its exciting to finally see the three titans of Australian sport come together to make a show, Pat Cash with his Wimbledon title, Eamon Sullivan with all his Olympic medals and myself with my fourth place ribbon from the year 9 inter school sports!

Yan He, Senior Vice President Sales Asia Pacific says Being one of Sky1 s highest rated entertainment commissions, 'A League Of Their Own has been a massive hit for years in the UK. The show is the perfect mix of sports and entertainment and I can t wait to see its first local adaptation on TEN.

In the UK, A League Of Their Own, one of the highest rated entertainment shows on Sky 1 HD, is currently in its sixth and most successful season with season 7 in production.

A League Of Their Own

Sport is all about rankings. First, second, third. Gold, silver, bronze. Not just rankings and lists like the Premier League table, the Super League table, and the ATP Rankings; but lists that tell us who has scored the most goals, who has taken the most wickets, and most importantly which sports star has had the most plastic surgery?

Now in its sixth season, the hugely popular A League Of Their Own features two teams of three - comedians teamed up with sport-loving star guests - who go head-to-head to correctly rank hilarious sporting lists over a number of rounds, building to an enormous physical endgame. A League Of Their Own was created by CPL Productions.

About CPL Productions:

CPL Productions is an independent television and radio production company run by Danielle Lux (formerly Controller of Entertainment both at BBC and C4), Murray Boland (formerly Controller of E4 and MTV UK), Heather Hampson and Janet Oakes. Formerly Celador Productions, CPL produces a range of popular entertainment, comedy and factual entertainment formats from A League Of Their Own for Sky 1 HD and All Star Mr & Mrs and Off Their Rockers for ITV1 while also owning a rich back catalogue of formats. CPL also has a thriving radio division regularly creating and producing comedy, entertainment and drama, for Radio 2 and 4.

About Freehand Productions:

Freehand Productions is one of Australias leading independent program makers. Having already produced top rating series of Dancing with the Stars, Top Gear Australia and Missing Persons Unit, Freehand is the ideal partner to work with Red Arrow on delivering to Network Ten an exciting new version of A League of Their Own. Australians love their sport - and theyll certainly love watching this highly entertaining TV series.

About Red Arrow International

Red Arrow International is a leading distributor with an extensive scripted, factual and format slate, guaranteeing a strong portfolio with programs by Red Arrow Entertainment Group and third party producers. Red Arrow International has a unique expertise in packaging, co- financing and co-producing international drama, such as Netflix first original drama Lilyhammer and Jo, starring Jean Reno. Red Arrow International boasts a strong track record in building format franchises like Benidorm Bastards with 25 local versions including NBC s Betty White s Off Their Rockers, and ABC s The Taste. Led by Jens Richter, Red Arrow International has a global reach with sales to over 150 territories and offices in Munich, Los Angeles and Hong Kong. Red Arrow International is part of Red Arrow Entertainment Group, incorporating 17 TV production companies spanning 9 countries. Red Arrow Entertainment Group belongs to ProSiebenSat.1 Group, one of Europe s leading media groups.

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