Poldark Merchandise Coming Soon from Rizzoli, PBS Distribution (ShopPBS)
NEW YORK (December 7, 2016) – Poldark fans will soon have new ways to immerse themselves in the world of Poldark.
Knockout Licensing, ITV Studios Global Entertainment’s licensing agency for Poldark in the United States, has today announced officially licensed products will soon be available from Rizzoli International Publications and PBS Distribution (shopPBS).
“The kind of viewer drawn to Poldark’s historical drama, with its compelling storylines and wonderful cast, is a viewer that we feel both deserves and will appreciate the thought and attention to detail evident in these great Poldark products from shopPBS and Rizzoli,” says Knockout Licensing President Carole Postal.
- Rizzoli International Publications has been granted the right to produce 12”x12” Poldark Wall Calendars for 2017 and 2018 featuring imagery from the television series.
“Our Poldark 2017 Wall Calendar is a sumptuous, windswept treat that features striking images of characters and settings from the show’s first season. We were immediately enthralled by Poldark‘s drama and beauty, and are thrilled to provide fans a year-long opportunity to enjoy the show,” said Robb Pearlman, Associate Publisher, Rizzoli Universe Calendars, Books, and Licensing.
- ShopPBS has been granted rights to make and sell a range of Poldark branded gift items including T-shirts, Sweatshirts, Tote Bags, Aprons, Stoneware or Porcelain Mugs, Etched Glassware, and Key Chains to be sold via the shopPBS.org website and direct emails, the PBS Home Video mail catalog, and social media channels.
“Poldark has been a hit with millions of viewers and we are pleased to offer a special gift range that captures the spirit of this sweeping period drama for its many fans,” said Sam Solomon, Director of eCommerce for PBS Distribution.
Co-produced by Mammoth Screen and Masterpiece, the popular Poldark television series is now in its second season on PBS Masterpiece (USA), VisionTV (Canada) and BBC (UK), and continues to entrance millions of fans with the swashbuckling and romantic adventures of Captain Ross Poldark (played by Aidan Turner). This sweeping story begins when Captain Poldark, a British veteran of the American Revolutionary War, returns home to Cornwall after three years at war to find his father is deceased, himself presumed dead, his estate in ruins, and his beloved engaged to another man. Adapted from the series of historical novels by Winston Graham, the British-American television drama series chronicles the saga of Poldark’s efforts to regain his lost fortune and forge a new life.
About ITV Studios Global Entertainment
ITV Studios Global Entertainment (ITVS GE) is one of the world’s leading international TV distribution and consumer products businesses. The consumer products division brings together home entertainment, promotions, licensing and publishing under one umbrella, with the merchandise and publishing operation bringing brands to life off screen, working with licensed partners and retailers to bring quality products to consumers. ITVS GE’s successful and diverse portfolio includes ITV Studios brands like the new, groundbreaking reimagining of Thunderbirds, Thunderbirds Are Go, Classic Thunderbirds, Poldark, Oddbods and properties such as Super 4, Playmobil®, Cut The Rope and Village People for which ITVS GE acts as agent.
About Rizzoli
Rizzoli New York began its publishing operation in 1974 and has become a leader in the fashion, interior design, culinary, art, architecture, and photography fields. Rizzoli’s Universe imprint was added in 1990 marking Rizzoli’s entrée into the pop-culture worlds of humor, beauty, sports, performing arts, and gay and alternative lifestyles. Universe also produces a highly successful calendar program. In 2008 a new imprint for the house was established called Skira Rizzoli, with the goal of expanding the company’s presence in museum-related publishing, and in 2011, Rizzoli established Ex Libris, an imprint dedicated to publishing up-market literary fiction and nonfiction with a transatlantic character. In addition, the company maintains the Rizzoli Bookstore which is widely considered one of the foremost independent booksellers in America.
About PBS Distribution (shopPBS)
PBS Distribution is the leading media distributor for the public television community, both domestically and internationally, extending the reach of these programs beyond broadcast while generating revenue for the public television system, stations, and producers.
PBS Distribution offers a broad range of high quality content in multiple formats including DVD, Blu-ray, digital download, and digital streaming. PBS International offers factual content for broadcast, cable, and satellite services internationally. The PBS Distribution catalog includes films from Ken Burns, documentaries from award-winning series such as NOVA, FRONTLINE, AMERICAN MASTERS, NATURE, and AMERICAN EXPERIENCE, dramas from MASTERPIECE, as well as films from independent producers and popular children’s programming.
Through shopPBS, PBS Distribution makes the best of public television programming easily available to consumers throughout the US – online and through print catalogs. DVD and Blu-ray products are supplemented by other merchandise that’s perfect for gift-giving and that reflect the spirit of public television, including books, tote bags, mugs, jewelry, collectibles, and much more.
About Knockout Licensing
Knockout Licensing (www.knockoutlicensing.com), a CopCorp partnership, is a dynamic, full-service boutique licensing agency that delivers results with the highest level of client service. In addition to Poldark™ (iTV Studios), notable Knockout Licensing client properties include television series Downton Abbey (NBCUniversal International Studios), Outlander (Sony Pictures Television), and Miss Fisher’s Murder Mysteries (all3media International); beloved classic family franchise Little House on the Prairie®; canine social media sensation Boo, The World’s Cutest Dog™; the Smithsonian Libraries’ Seed Catalog Collection, The Michelangelo Collection™, Rita’s Italian Ice™ and more. Knockout’s work on behalf of British television drama Downton Abbey™ (NBCUniversal International Television Studios) was recognized with a 2016 LIMA Licensing Excellence Award as “Best Television, Film, or Entertainment Live Action Program” for its unprecedented program spanning various product categories with a classic lifestyle brand positioning.
Contact:
Robb Pearlman, Associate Publisher – Rizzoli Universe Calendars, Books, and Licensing
Rizzoli International Publications
300 Park Avenue South
New York, NY 10010
Sam Solomon, Director of eCommerce
PBS Distribution (shopPBS)
10 Guest Street
Boston, MA 02135
