Pivot Announces U.S. TV Premiere Of ‘Bref’

Pivot goes bilingual in January with the acquisition of “bref.” – the French breakout hit with already over 3 million fans on Facebook. Minute-long creative shorts with English subtitles, “bref.” is the network’s newest character driven series that follows the endearing antics of a single, almost 30-year-old Parisian, Kyan, as he weaves through life dealing with work, family and romantic encounters. Featuring a unique storytelling method at a very fast pace, each installment is wrought with quips, one liners and lots of hilarity that all Millennials can relate to. The untraditional series will air in 15-minute blocks to allow the binge viewing that the Pivot audience appreciates. Pivot has acquired 41 episodes. A production of My Box Productions – Harry Tordjman © 2011 My Box productions with the participation of Canal +, distributed by Lagardère Entertainment Rights.

About Pivot
Pivot (Pivot.tv), which launched nationally August 1, is a television network from Participant Media serving passionate Millennials (18-34) with a diverse slate of talent and a mix of original series, acquired programming, films and documentaries. Pivot focuses on entertainment that sparks conversation, inspires change and illuminates issues through engaging content and, through its website TakePart.com, connects audiences to a wealth of content and customizable actions. Pivot is available via traditional Pay TV subscription and integrating a Live and on demand streaming option via its interactive, downloadable Pivot APP. In both content and delivery, Pivot is TV for The New Greatest Generation. Follow Pivot on Twitter at@pivot_tv and on Facebook at facebook.com/pivottelevision.

About Participant Media
Participant (ParticipantMedia.com) is a global entertainment company founded in 2004 by Jeff Skoll to focus on feature film, television, publishing and digital content that inspires social change. Participant’s more than 45 films include GOOD NIGHT, AND GOOD LUCK, SYRIANA, AN INCONVENIENT TRUTH, FOOD, INC., WAITING FOR ‘SUPERMAN’, THE HELP, CONTAGION and LINCOLN. Through its films, social action campaigns, digital network TakePart.com and Pivot, its new television network for Millennials, Participant seeks to entertain, encourage and empower every individual to take action.