ElectricNOW unveils first original programming
Electric Entertainment, the US-based production and distribution company, has announced the launch of ElectricNOW Originals, the streaming platform’s own original programming for its AVoD and FAST streaming service.
ElectricNOW Originals will be added to the lineup of more than 3,000 hours of free movies and TV shows currently available on ElectricNOW. The scripted programmes that are launching ElectricNOW’s original slate include the 3D animated sci-fi comedy Sloane and The Cosmic Schlep and comedy series The Poly Couple.
Dean Devlin, CEO of Electric Entertainment, commented: “Adding original programming is the next logical step for growth at ElectricNOW. We have successfully cultivated a loyal and expanding fan base and are committed to bringing them more unique and original shows. As a genre centric channel, we’re excited to bring both the original sci-fi animated series Sloane and The Cosmic Schlep, as well as the edgy, half hour comedy, The Poly Couple.”
Sloane and The Cosmic Schlep is to be executive produced by Devlin, Marc Roskin, and Rachel-Olschan Wilson (for Electric Entertainment); Derek Frederickson (for Twisted Media); Scott Elias and produced by Anna Elias. The series follows a restless young woman who leaves her home on Earth to find adventure, romance, new friends, and a job as an interplanetary taxi driver for a slew of unruly aliens. But this puts Sloane and her friends in the crosshairs of N’Corp, the most nefarious monopoly in the galaxy, that will stop at nothing to eliminate all competition of its rideshare enterprise.
The Poly Couple began as a successful social media series, boasting over 1 million followers across socials and 500 million views, created by Dana Hobson and Daniel Wolf, inspired by the true events of their real-life daily experiences as a modern polyamorous couple. Working together with Electric Entertainment, they are converting these stories into eight half-hour episodes that explore the difficulties and often comic complications of navigating love and relationships. The series will be available in Q1 2025.
Electric has worldwide rights to both original series and its International division, led by Sonia Mehandjiyska, will be selling the two programmes at this MIPCOM.
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