Bellum Entertainment Group

Bellum Entertainment

Type	Limited liability company
Industry	Television
Genre	Children's television, Reality Television
Founded	2004
Headquarters	Burbank, California, USA
Key people	Mary Carole McDonnell (CEO) Karen Garber (CFO) Peter McDonnell (Head of Production and Executive Producer) Sean Carroll (Director of Post Production) Mack Carroll (Director of Digital Development)
Products	Television Show
Subsidiaries	Midori Entertainment, LLC 1525 Entertainment
Website	www.bellument.com

Bellum Entertainment Group (formerly LongNeedle Entertainment) is a Burbank, California-based television production and distribution company specializing in development, production and distribution of TV projects for broadcast, cable, digital and ancillary markets. Bellum Entertainment began creating E/I programs in 2004 with the release of Animal Atlas and continues to make programs for broadcast platform globally.

Current TV productions

Corrupt Crimes

Title card used in the series

Corrupt Crimes premiered on September 6, 2015 in national broadcast syndication. Bellum partnered with the Sinclair Broadcast Group to launch Corrupt Crimes domestically on Sinclair stations.^[1] The series investigates one or more recent crime stories, with expert analysis and dramatic storytelling. Cases include doping in sports, crimes of passion, wiretapping, espionage, treason, insider trading, government corruption, the black market, piracy, murder, blackmail, conspiracies and more. Corrupt Crimes launched season two nationally syndicated covering over 86% of the US television market^[2] on September 2, 2016. International distribution is managed by Sky Vision, the international division of SKY in the United Kingdom.^[3]

Animal Atlas

Animal Atlas is produced by Longneedle Entertainment, LLC, a subsidiary of Bellum Entertainment Group. Animal Atlas is a 30-minute educational wildlife show that "takes children on a tour of discovery, uncovering the secrets of how animals live and thrive. Young viewers meet animals from the familiar to the astounding, and the domesticated to the wild, including the diverse creatures of the African savanna, the finned and flippered of the big deep, and the colorful cast of the equatorial rainforest".^[4] Atlas began in 2004 for its first season in national syndication and will be going on its twelve year of national syndication during the 2016-2017 season. As of January 2016, Bellum will have produced over 286 high definition episodes of Animal Atlas and fourteen home entertainment DVD titles about animals including Puppy Party, Kitten Party and Pet Party.

On The Spot

On The Spot is a weekly syndicated trivia show that asks entertaining questions from different categories including people, sports, music, health, food, technology, history, science, arts and entertainment, and culture. The show first aired nationally on September 25, 2011. The first 13 episodes were hosted by Eric Schwartz and included man-on-the-street segments where everyday people were asked the trivia questions (and many got the answers wrong), which led to each question being answered and explained. Later episodes had only unseen narrator Pete Sepenuk.

Zoo Clues

Zoo Clues is a 30-minute E/I program that tackles the animal kingdom’s most mind-blowing questions, like these: Can birds fly backwards? Are whales fish? Do dogs sweat? Questions and clues are presented, giving viewers a chance to guess the right answers. The investigation of the answers takes viewers on a fast-paced and entertaining tour of the animal kingdom. Starting September 19, 2015, this series replaced Jack Hanna's Animal Adventures on the syndicated Saturday morning schedule.

Coolest Places On Earth

Coolest Places on Earth is a broadcast syndicated program airing in the United States. "The Coolest Places on Earth" takes viewers on a journey of discovery to the most astonishing places on the planet – cities, festivals, landmarks and jaw-dropping works of nature – exploring each location’s history and culture, learning why it deserves to be called one of the coolest places on earth.

Previously produced shows

Unsealed Alien and Conspiracy Files

Unsealed Alien and Conspiracy Files is a nationally syndicated program that debuted in September 2012.

Unsealed: Alien Files is a 30-minute program that investigates recently released government documents regarding alien and UFO encounters, made accessible to the public in 2011 by the Freedom of Information Act. Each week, Unsealed: Alien Files tackles one compelling alien case by opening these previously off-limits secret files. Based on the newly discovered information the show re-examines key evidence and follows developing leads to investigate mass UFO sightings, personal abductions, government cover-ups and breaking alien news from around the world.

Unsealed: Conspiracy Files also investigates the previously top-secret files made public by the Freedom of Information Act. Based on the new information discovered, the show re-examines faulty assumptions, searches for inconsistencies, and explores new leads, questioning popular beliefs and arming viewers with information to make their own decisions.

State To State

State to State was a broadcast syndicated program set to release for the 2014-2015 season. "State to State", travels to every entertaining nook and cranny of America. The hectic dazzle of the Big Apple. The rawhide spirit of Wyoming. The revival of St. Louis. The innovation of Silicon Valley. The music of New Orleans and Austin. The Vegas Glitz. The La Glamour. The highest peaks. The driest deserts. The biggest events. And the hidden gems.

Safari Tracks

Safari Tracks is a 30-minute educational wildlife show focusing on African wildlife, comprising 52 episodes and produced in standard definition. Hosted by Benjamin Brown as the South African zoological protector and expert "Ushaka", this television program takes viewers on an African safari each episode- focusing on African wildlife and the magnificent and mysterious world of these animals, all in their natural habitat. Safari Tracks currently airs on Bounce TV, Antenna TV, and international markets.

Wildlife Jams

Wildlife Jams is a half-hour E/I television program focusing on how animals behave and promotes awareness and responsibility toward wildlife issues. The 26-episode series takes viewers on an exciting journey through the animal kingdom to discover how animals behave and thrive in their native habitats, all to the soundtrack of critically acclaimed jazz musicians.

Family Style with Chef Jeff

Family Style with Chef Jeff was a nationally syndicated show in the US for the 2013-2014 season. Family Style features Chef Jeff Henderson who demonstrates how good choices in the kitchen can lead to a life changing experience for the whole family. Chef Jeff Henderson is an award winning chef, best selling author, and prominent public speaker. Family Style with Chef Jeff currently airs on Bounce TV and international markets.

Now Eat This with Rocco DiSpirito

Now Eat This with Rocco DiSpirito was a nationally syndicated program that debuted on September 15, 2012 starring celebrity chef Rocco DiSpirito. Each 30-minute episode focuses on an individual or family’s food issues and health: a couple struggling to lose weight; a mom trying to feed her budding athletes; a family trying to eat right on a tight budget; a dad fighting diabetes; or a family simply desiring to live a healthier life. Rocco then challenges families to commit to a healthier lifestyle by making over their diets with simple recipes that families can make at home. Rocco explains how people can eat what they love but still be healthier by cutting out processed ingredients, bad fats and empty calories. Rocco arms his guests with the recipes, ingredients and cooking skills necessary to maximize the value and flavor of their favorite meals. The program shares its title with Rocco's best selling cookbook series and New York based food truck.

America Now

Bellum Entertainment partnered with ITV Studios and Raycom Media to produce and distribute America Now, a news and lifestyle syndicated strip hosted by Leeza Gibbons and Bill Rancic. America Now was broadcast across the United States from 2010-2014 on stations owned by Raycom Media and was airing via syndication in other markets around the country.

Fix It and Finish It

"Fix It and Finish It" was a nationally syndicated program that debuted on September 7, 2014 starring model and soap star Antonio Sabato, Jr.. Sabato, Jr. travels across America transforming lives, one space at a time. At each city, Fix It and Finish partners up with local designers and contractors to renovate a bedroom, family room, kitchen or outdoor space. Homeowners who are in desperate need of renovation help tell us why they need a specific area in their home makeover. If selected, Antonio Sabato, Jr. and the Fix It & Finish It team then surprise the family and help make their dreams for their space come true in just 12 hours.

Fix It and Finish It locations include: Tucson, Arizona, New Orleans, Louisiana, Birmingham, Alabama, Jackson, Mississippi, Memphis, Tennessee, Richmond, Virginia, Cleveland, Ohio, Charlotte, North Carolina, Columbia, South Carolina, Charleston, South Carolina, Savannah, Georgia.

The series is produced by award winning TV producers from Scott Sternberg Productions and Bellum Entertainment.

Flip My Food

"Flip My Food with Chef Jeff" was a nationally syndicated program that debuted on September 7, 2014 starring Chef Jeff Henderson. Chef Jeff traveled across the country to flip classic recipes into a healthier dish. In each ½ hour episode Chef Jeff met up with newsmakers, celebrities and everyday people to “flip” their favorite dishes into dining experiences that taste better, have fewer calories and are fun to cook. This daily series gives viewers the ultimate take-away, they’ll be able to enjoy their favorite “guilty food pleasures” more often and feel good about it in the process.

Flip My Food locations include: Tucson, Arizona, Tyler, Texas, Shreveport, Louisiana, New Orleans, Louisiana, Memphis, Tennessee, Cleveland, Ohio, Richmond, Virginia, Savannah, Georgia, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, Charlotte, North Carolina, Louisville, Kentucky, Birmingham, Alabama, Montgomery, Alabama.

The series is produced by award winning TV producers from Quark Entertainment and Bellum Entertainment.

Distribution

Bellum Entertainment distributes six first-run syndicated series to local broadcast television stations, as well as to pay, cable, broadcast networks and subscription video-on-demand platforms throughout the U.S. With a catalog of over 2,000 episodes and 30 titles, Bellum partners with international distributors to distribute Bellum programs to every major territory worldwide.

Home entertainment

In September 2008, LongNeedle partnered with home entertainment distributor NCircle Entertainment to release Animal Atlas on DVD and distribute the show online. The first DVD, Animal Passport, was released on December 23, 2008. Bellum has a collection of fourteen home entertainment titles including Puppy Party, Kitten Party, Pet Party, Animal ABC's, Animal Atlas Family Time, Kitten Party and Monkeying Around. The most recent release was Pet Party on October 16, 2012. Bellum DVD titles current air on Hulu and Amazon Video.

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