eOne brings zombies and dinosaurs to MIPCOM

Entertainment One is bringing a raft of talent to Cannes for MIPCOM including the stars of The Walking Dead and Primeval: New World.

The international producer and distributor is launching the new version of dinosaur drama Primeval in Cannes; the new series, Primeval: New World, is produced by Omni Film for Canada’s Space as well as UKTV and Germany’s Prosieben. To coincide with the launch it is bringing cast members Niall Matter, Danny Rahim and Sara Canning to the market.

The Walking Dead‘s Sarah Wayne Callies will also be heading to Cannes alongside producer Gale Anne Hurd, who is attending a creative conference session hosted by TBI.

The cast of Saving Hope including Erica Durance and Michael Shanks will also be in Cannes to promote the medical drama.

Entertainment One’s slate also includes drama series The Spiral, action-thriller Conspiracy 365 and the Hallmark Channel TV movie Tom Dick & Harriet.

“Our line-up this year is a clear indicator that eOne is a true force in the scripted programming world,” says Prentiss Fraser, senior VP, worldwide sales and acquisitions, eOne Television International. “We have an amazingly diverse offering this market featuring; returning hit series like The Walking Dead and Rookie Blue, a new genre series with an already established brand Primeval: New World and amazing international productions Conspiracy 365 from Australia as well as The Spiral from Benelux.”