Boat Rocker distributes The Weather Channel content
December 17, 2024

Boat Rocker, the independent entertainment company, has announced a multi-year deal with The Weather Channel to distribute The Weather Channel’s library of original content in global markets outside of the US.
Offering over 400 hours of content, highlights include 18 popular series, including: Weather Gone Viral (pictured) – now in its 9th season (22×60’) – which gives viewers unprecedented access to some of the most amazing meteorological moments from around the world; Storm of Suspicion – now in its 5th season (22×60’) – where the high stakes of extreme weather meet the thrilling mystery of murder; and Fast Home Rescue (S2 10×60’) in which husband and wife duo Tre and Cierra Boston help families get back into their storm damaged houses.
Other series include, The Earth Unlocked, which explores how remarkable natural wonders are forged by extreme weather; Deep Water Salvage, which offers a rare, in-depth look at the demanding world of marine salvage and construction; and Prime Suspect Earth, exploring whether natural phenomena could have played a role in mysterious historical events.
Jon Rutherford, President, Global Rights, Franchise, and Content Strategy, Boat Rocker Studios, commented: “In addition to being one of the most trusted and dependable brands in America, The Weather Channel has created an extraordinary raft of riveting storytelling showcasing the phenomenal impact extreme weather can have on our lives, and how it shapes our planet. Weather is something that affects all of us in some way, giving these remarkable shows enormous global appeal. We know they are going to thrill and amaze audiences worldwide.”
“We are excited about partnering with Boat Rocker to expand the global distribution of The Weather Channel’s content,” said Byron Allen, Founder/Chairman/CEO of Allen Media Group. “These world-class original shows are excellent, and we are highly confident they will do very well internationally, because weather is something we all have in common worldwide.”
The deal further expands Boat Rocker’s growing unscripted portfolio, which includes How I Got Here, Secrets in the Dark, The Truth About My Murder, Secrets in the Ice, Discovered by Disaster, and the feature documentary War Game.
The deal was brokered by Natalie Vinet for Boat Rocker and Nora Zimmett and Howard Sappington at Weather Group.