Breakrough Entertainment Continues Its Expansion Into Reality And Non-Fiction with Appointment Of Chantal Jackson As Head Of Development, Alternative Content

Based In Breakthrough's Toronto Headquarters Jackson To Work Alongside Recently-Appointed Head Of Alternative US Beth Fraikorn

For Immediate Release:

TORONTO (May 1, 2015) - Continuing its expansion into the Reality and Non-Fiction categories, Breakthrough Entertainment has named Chantal Jackson as Head of Development, Alternative Content. Headquartered in Toronto, Jackson will work alongside Head of Alternative Content US Beth Fraikorn, who is based in the company's recently-established New York office.

In her new position, Jackson will identify and develop reality and non-fiction projects for original series development as well as forge co-production partnerships with independent producers in both Canada and the US.

A writer and producer with an extensive track record in reality, factual and lifestyle genres, Jackson has developed, produced and consulted on a number of series that have aired on such leading channels as HGTV, Food, TLC, Discovery Life, WE TV, W Network and CMT. Her recent credits include Buying and Selling with the Property Brothers, Amazing Race Canada and Say Yes to the Dress Canada.

As factual and reality continues to play a huge role across the global marketplace, we are committed to becoming a prime source of quality alternative programming. Chantal's outstanding achievements in Reality and Non-Fiction will help further Breakthrough's objectives as we work to become a significant force in the genre, said Breakthrough Entertainment Partner Michael McGuigan.

Throughout its impressive history, Breakthrough Entertainment has served as an extraordinary home for creative talent in all categories of entertainment, from prime time series to kids. I am excited to join Breakthrough as the company strengthens its foray into non-fiction to build successful relationships in the areas of casting, concept creation, development and production with creative talent and producers engaged in alternative content, said Jackson.

About Breakthrough Entertainment

Headquartered in Toronto, Breakthrough Entertainment Inc. (BEI) is a world class studio, being a leading global producer and distributor of acclaimed primetime comedy and drama series, as well as factual entertainment, documentaries, television movies, feature films, family entertainment and children's animation. As one of Canada's largest television production and distribution companies, BEI has licensed programs to major broadcasters worldwide. A vertically-integrated entertainment studio, Breakthrough is involved in worldwide distribution as well as pre-sales, co-productions and third-party acquisitions. In addition, Breakthrough's digital media division ranks among one of the industry's most respected producers of high quality digital entertainment including ebooks, webisodes and online and mobile games. www.breakthroughentertainment.com. Follow us on Twitter @breakthru_ent.

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