Discovery networks and Eyeworks close deal for Kings Cross ER

Discovery Networks and Eyeworks Distribution have finalized agreements for the Australian reality series, Kings Cross ER (10 x 30’). Produced by Eyeworks’ Australian arm, the series will air on Discovery’s channels in the U.K., Benelux, the Nordic region and Central & Eastern Europe. Prior to the European deal, Discovery Networks had also secured the rights to Kings Cross ER for the United States, where the series premiered June 30 (local title ”ER Nights”) on Discovery’s Fit & Health channel.

Kings Cross ER goes inside the heart of one of the busiest, most unique and most famous hospitals in the world – St. Vincent’s in the Kings Cross district of Sydney. It’s often said that there’s nothing that can make a St. Vincent’s ER doctor blush. They have literally seen it all. Through its doors come rock stars, celebrities, billionaire moguls, captains of industry, and the homeless – and all are in need of urgent care.

St. Vincent’s extraordinary team of ER doctors, nurses and specialist consultants pull together to perform lifesaving surgeries, treat multiple stab and gunshot wounds, alcohol-fuelled head traumas, drug overdoses, car crash casualties and everything in between.

Kings Cross ER made its worldwide premiere February 2 on Foxtel, and became the highest rating documentary program in Australian subscription television history. Currently, the series airs on New Zealand’s TV3 as well.

About Discovery
Discovery Communications (Nasdaq: DISCA, DISCB, DISCK) is the world’s #1 nonfiction media company reaching more than 1.7 billion cumulative subscribers in 209 countries and territories. Discovery is dedicated to satisfying curiosity through more than 147 worldwide television networks, led by Discovery Channel, TLC, Animal Planet, Science and Investigation Discovery, as well as US joint venture networks OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network, The Hub and 3net, the first 24-hour 3D network. Discovery also is a leading provider of educational products and services to schools and owns and operates a diversified portfolio of digital media services, including Revision3. For more information, please visit www.discoverycommunications.com.

About Eyeworks
Eyeworks is a creative, independent television & film production company that develops, produces and distributes content in different genres including fiction and entertainment. Eyeworks was founded in The Netherlands in 2001 by Reinout Oerlemans. Currently, with operations in The Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, Switzerland, Sweden, Denmark, Norway, Argentina, Chile, Brazil, Spain, Portugal, the United States, New Zealand and Australia, Eyeworks operates a tight-knit web of local affiliates on four continents. In its 15 countries Eyeworks produces television programs for over 100 different channels and employs more than 1,500 employees. Internationally successful titles include: Test The Nation, CQC, Who Wants to Marry my Son, Beat The Blondes, Reality Queens of the Jungle, I Know What You Did Last Friday and Obese (Extreme Makeover: Weight Loss Edition).