Fireworks International announces new Digital Media Division with appointment of Jonathan Ford to Vice President, Digital Distribution.

FIREWORKS INTERNATIONAL ANNOUNCES ACQUISITION OF NEW DRAMA SERIES BLOOD TIES

Fireworks international gets its teeth into new gothic horror kids’ comedy series; YOUNG DRACULA

Fireworks International adds prestigious gala awards show to library. Fireworks to launch the 2006 Women’s World awards at MIPCOM

VENICE – We are delighted that BLACK BOOK, the highly anticipated new film from acclaimed director Paul Verhoeven has been selected to play in offical competition at the forthcoming Venice Film Festival (August 30 – September 9). This prestigious event will mark the film’s world premiere.

Fireworks to handle exclusive worldwide distribution and franchise for no.1 young male digital entertainment brand

ContentFilm plc announces the acquisition of Home Video Assets from UAV Corporation and agreement to acquire Allumination FilmWorks business.

Combined operation creates new U.S. DVD distribution company and brings additional library assets to ContentFilm.

Fireworks International has concluded a raft of sales agreements around the world from its expanding kids’ catalogue for BLACK HOLE HIGH, EVEN STEVENS, OCEAN STAR: THE QUEST and CHUCK FINN.

Richard Attenborough’s closing the ring starring Shirley Maclaine, Christoper Plummer, Mischa Barton, Brenda Fricker and Pete Postlethwaite wraps Belfast filming, production shifts to Toronto May 8.

Neve Campbell joins venerable cast along with newcomer Stephen Amell.

Acclaimed British Screenwriter Jeremy Brock’s Directorial Debut

Sony Pictures Classics has picked-up the North American rights to Jeremy Brock’s directorial debut “Driving Lessons.”

The heartwarming, British comedy-drama stars Julie Walters, Rupert Grint and Laura Linney and screened to enthusiastic audiences at both the Tribeca Film Festival and the Cannes Film Festival.

Gotham indie transforms into major Blighty sales co. Adam Dawtrey meets with John Schmidt, Geoff Webb and Jamie Carmichael of ContentFilm plc and reports on their year of transformation to become a fully fledged British Sales Company with its own TV arm and UK AIM listing.

Ellis Releasing and Fireworks International have entered into an agreement for Ellis to handle distribution of Fireworks' extensive factual library where available outside Canada and the U.S.

Heading into MipTV with two new exciting series - Whistler and The Jane Show - Fireworks International is also pleased to announce numerous new deals for some of its most popular signature series from licensees around the world.

Saralo MacGregor, Executive Vice-President, Worldwide Distribution of Fireworks International, has announced the promotion of Diana Zakis to Director, International Sales for the company.

Fireworks International has announced they will launch the feature film CARGO at MIP-TV. CARGO is a gripping film drama about the underground industry in human trafficking in Europe, as well as an uncompromising exploration of the realities facing asylum seekers today.

Fireworks International will launch the brand new one hour drama series Whistler at MIP-TV 2006. Produced by Blueprint Entertainment and Boardwatch Productions Inc, Whistler is set to premiere on The N in the US and Canada's CTV later this year.

Fireworks International will launch the brand new half-hour comedy series The Jane Show at MIP-TV 2006. Produced by Shaftesbury Films, The Jane Show is set to premiere on Global Television in the spring of 2006.