Narrative Entertainment has announced that it has acquired exclusive UK rights to Wild West Chronicles for its GREAT! action channel.
Steve Hornsey, Narrative Entertainment’s VP, Movies & Entertainment:
“GREAT! action is the recognised free TV home of fast-paced, high-octane movie-based entertainment that really packs a punch. Western films are at the heart of the brand’s content mix, and Wild West Chronicles is the perfect complement. This unique series tells the important stories from the Wild West through a gripping and engaging scripted docudrama format. With our commitment to further series, Narrative Entertainment and the GREAT! network is delighted to bring more new and exclusive episodes to our growing audience and western fans in the UK.”
The purchasing of series two and three follows strong performance of Wild West Chronicles season one, which entertained over 1.1 million adults on Narrative’s GREAT! action channel in the first half of 2023. GREAT! action targets male-skewing audiences with its fast-paced mix of adventure, combat and action-hero films, and is recognised for the strength of its Western movies. The channel has posted +16% share and +10% audience growth for Men35+ in 2023.
Wild West Chronicles will take up a regular midday slot and become a trusted gateway to GREAT! action’s ‘Westerns at 1’ strand. Totalling twenty-four episodes, the drama chronicles important events and characters from the history of the Wild West in a high quality, riveting and original scripted docudrama format, and will premiere from Monday 7th and Monday 14th August 2023 respectively.
Wild West Chronicles will also feature on GREAT! player, as Narrative Entertainment opens new avenues and platforms for viewers to enjoy its market-leading GREAT! brands.
Steve Hornsey, Narrative Entertainment’s VP, Movies & Entertainment:
“Wild West Chronicles has had immense success in the US, and we’re proud to partner with Narrative Entertainment to allow viewers in the UK to experience this one-of-a-kind docudrama,” says Jonathan Collins, VP & General Manager of Digital Distribution for Imagicomm Entertainment. “Not only does Wild West Chronicles appeal to history buffs and fans of the Old West, it captivates viewers of different age groups and appeals to enthusiasts of various genres. We’re excited for UK audiences to discover and appreciate the unique richness of Western history.”
