Verminators follows charismatic company CEO Michael Masterson and his team of pest-busters on their mission to eradicate infestations. Adopting a zero tolerance approach to all forms of vermin visitors, this 'Special Forces' team of exterminators go into battle against everything from rats, roaches, killer bees to fire ants and black widow spiders.

Duration:
13 x 1 hour

Rights:
The world excluding the USA. All Licensed Rights available to FML for French speaking Canada; only non-theatric, closed-circuit and video rights (except for non-exclusive Direct Response Home Video rights licensed to Discovery) available to FML for English speaking Canada. TV, DVD, Ancillary, CC & In-flight, Non-Theatric, VOD, PPV, Interactive, Internet, Mobile Phone, DVD Extras, Format Rights

Clearances:
Cleared

TX:
April 2008, Discovery

Target Demographic:
40/60 female, male

Delivery : Nov 4 2008 12:00AM to Jan 27 2009 12:00AM

Pitch Availability:
Available now, subject to delivery and holdback - (i) Until the earlier of initial US telecast of each Series episode or three (3) months following delivery to the initial US broadcaster of the respective episode; and (ii) FML shall not license, distribute or otherwise convey any rights to (a) National Geographic or any entity which is in whole or in part owned, controlled, managed or operated by National Geographic ("National Geographic Outlet"); or (b) any entity for exhibition within a block

Brief Synopsis:
Across in the US, there is a war being waged: Man vs. Pest. Every year pests create billions of dollars of damage to homes and put families’ health at risk with the diseases they leave behind. VERMINATORS follows charismatic company CEO Michael Masterson and his elite team of pest-busters on their mission to eradicate infestations. Adopting a zero tolerance approach to all forms of vermin visitors, this ‘Special Forces’ team of exterminators go into battle against everything from rats, roaches, killer bees to fire ants and black widow spiders.

Key Points:
From world's leading 'blue collar' reality TV producer Thom Beers, maker of multi primetime EMMY nominated 'Ice Road Truckers' (The History Channel) and 'Deadliest Catch' (Discovery) Positive ratings and prime time averages Huge interest - 3000 calls from across the US from individuals with pest problems War of the Worlds - mankind in under attack, only the Verminators can save us Unprecendented access to a world you rarely see Educational pest facts and solutions Small amount of CGI Shot in HD Global topicality

Press Coverage / Other Information:
http://www.origprod.com/thom.htm He (Thom Beers) is the unchallenged King of a reality television form variously known by names like "Macho TV" or "testostero-reality" that has swept across cable channels like a ratings-driven wildfire" - New York Times

Marketing Materials:
Brochure for the Original Productions portfolio available. Features in new 2010 portfolio OP brochure. Promo available Online programme card, promo and episode available OTV - screener and promo available Advertising: Front cover and 1st DPS in Videoage for MIPCOM 2008

Research:
Aired from April to August 2008 on Discovery, Verminators attained an average audience of 1.2 million viewers. Verminators exceeded Discovery’s time slot average by 22% for all viewers (2+). For Adults 18-49, Verminators outperformed Discovery’s time slot average by 50%. For young adults (18-34), Verminators surpassed the broadcaster’s time slot average by 55%.

Producer:
Original Productions

Duration:
13 x 1 hour

Rights:
The world excluding the USA. All Licensed Rights available to FML for French speaking Canada; only non-theatric, closed-circuit and video rights (except for non-exclusive Direct Response Home Video rights licensed to Discovery) available to FML for English speaking Canada. TV, DVD, Ancillary, CC & In-flight, Non-Theatric, VOD, PPV, Interactive, Internet, Mobile Phone, DVD Extras, Format Rights

Clearances:
Cleared

TX:
April 2008, Discovery

Target Demographic:
40/60 female, male

Delivery : Nov 4 2008 12:00AM to Jan 27 2009 12:00AM

Pitch Availability:
Available now, subject to delivery and holdback - (i) Until the earlier of initial US telecast of each Series episode or three (3) months following delivery to the initial US broadcaster of the respective episode; and (ii) FML shall not license, distribute or otherwise convey any rights to (a) National Geographic or any entity which is in whole or in part owned, controlled, managed or operated by National Geographic ("National Geographic Outlet"); or (b) any entity for exhibition within a block

Brief Synopsis:
Across in the US, there is a war being waged: Man vs. Pest. Every year pests create billions of dollars of damage to homes and put families’ health at risk with the diseases they leave behind. VERMINATORS follows charismatic company CEO Michael Masterson and his elite team of pest-busters on their mission to eradicate infestations. Adopting a zero tolerance approach to all forms of vermin visitors, this ‘Special Forces’ team of exterminators go into battle against everything from rats, roaches, killer bees to fire ants and black widow spiders.

Key Points:
From world's leading 'blue collar' reality TV producer Thom Beers, maker of multi primetime EMMY nominated 'Ice Road Truckers' (The History Channel) and 'Deadliest Catch' (Discovery) Positive ratings and prime time averages Huge interest - 3000 calls from across the US from individuals with pest problems War of the Worlds - mankind in under attack, only the Verminators can save us Unprecendented access to a world you rarely see Educational pest facts and solutions Small amount of CGI Shot in HD Global topicality

Press Coverage / Other Information:
http://www.origprod.com/thom.htm He (Thom Beers) is the unchallenged King of a reality television form variously known by names like "Macho TV" or "testostero-reality" that has swept across cable channels like a ratings-driven wildfire" - New York Times

Marketing Materials:
Brochure for the Original Productions portfolio available. Features in new 2010 portfolio OP brochure. Promo available Online programme card, promo and episode available OTV - screener and promo available Advertising: Front cover and 1st DPS in Videoage for MIPCOM 2008

Research:
Aired from April to August 2008 on Discovery, Verminators attained an average audience of 1.2 million viewers. Verminators exceeded Discovery’s time slot average by 22% for all viewers (2+). For Adults 18-49, Verminators outperformed Discovery’s time slot average by 50%. For young adults (18-34), Verminators surpassed the broadcaster’s time slot average by 55%.

Producer:
Original Productions