Silvergate Launches Distribution Arm

Marsh will be responsible for the global exploitation of rights across television and digital media, as well as consumer products in the Americas and France for Silvergate’s key brands including Peter Rabbit and Octonauts.

Marsh joins Silvergate from France Télévisions Distribution, where he was executive vice president of television and consumer products.

“‘Peter Rabbit’ and ‘Octonauts’ continue to resonate with audiences worldwide and we are thrilled to take on the responsibility for their continued expansion into new territories,” says Mary Durkan, chief executive officer, Silvergate Media. “Geraint has a terrific track record in international sales and he will be a great asset to our growing team as we continue to forge relationships in key global markets.”

Co-produced

Silvergate Media holds worldwide licensing and merchandising rights for the classic “Peter Rabbit” series and also holds worldwide audiovisual, licensing and merchandising rights for the new CGI version, excluding the Americas and India which are controlled by Nickelodeon USA.

“Octonauts” combines a classic team action-adventure with dazzling CGI animation to transport preschoolers into a world they can’t ordinarily visit, the ocean. Silvergate Media holds all audiovisual and worldwide licensing and merchandising rights to the series.