Signed, sealed, and nailed down, Proper Rights announced that they are now exclusively representing the Mike Holmes franchise, distributing his popular catalogue of construction and home renovation content internationally. Proper Rights will be bringing the franchise to MIPTV this April. The catalogue consists of more than 200 hours of programming, including all seven seasons of Holmes on Homes (33×30′ & 60×60′), two seasons of Holmes Inspection (52×60′), two seasons of Holmes Makes It Right (36×60′), Lien on Me (2×60′), Mike’s Ultimate Garage (2×60′), Best of Holmes on Homes (13×60′), Holmes in New Orleans (6×60′), and Mike Holmes: Behind The Overalls (1×60′).
“We are so excited to be representing this proven franchise,” said Natalie Vinet, VP of Proper Rights. “Mike is a much loved personality and the Mike Holmes brand is very powerful across North America. He has fans around the world, and we are excited to bring such great content to global audiences.”
“It’s full steam ahead! This is everything I’ve done in television-boatloads of disasters, making it right, blood, sweat and tears-and hugs! When you put it all together like this it’s unbelievable,” said Mike Holmes. “A lot of ground is covered over ten years of fixing homes, repairing lives, and taking on some of the biggest home construction projects you will ever see. I’m happy homeowners everywhere can learn from all the work, headaches and stuff I’ve fixed.”
See below for series information.
Holmes on Homes(r) (33×30′ & 60×60′) Seven Seasons
Construction and renovation expert Mike Holmes visits unlucky families who have been swindled or abandoned during their home improvement projects. Mike uncovers shoddy construction work, improper techniques, and downright rip-offs. As Mike fixes the problems he provides homeowners with helpful tips on how they can safeguard themselves from these unscrupulous builders and dishonest contractors. Throughout the series, viewers learn valuable lessons for their own home renovation projects, such as the importance of a good contract, proper payment terms and what good craftsmanship should really look like.
Holmes Inspection (52×60′) Two Seasons
Mike Holmes shines a spotlight on innocent homeowners facing massive repair bills and dangerous living conditions thanks to incompetence within the unregulated home inspection industry. Every episode features homebuyers dealing with devastating problems with their home, daunting renovations or potential health threats because they were misled by a vague or evasive home inspection. Disillusioned and now distrusting, they call in Mike Holmes to give them a personal Holmes Inspection and assessment, and to MAKE IT RIGHT.
Holmes Makes It Right (36×60′) Two Seasons
In Holmes Makes It Right, Mike takes on disasters that would make other contractors run-the kinds of circumstances where you don’t just need a contractor, you need a miracle. Mike expands the meaning of “Make It Right” outside the residential domain and even outside his own comfort level. The stories aren’t just about typical renovation rip-offs; they’re heart-wrenching people stories, too where Mike makes a difference to their home, and in doing so, helps make their lives better.
Best of Holmes on Holmes (13×60′) One Season
After seven seasons of Holmes On Homes, Mike Holmes has seen – and fixed – almost everything a house can throw at a family. In this 13-part collection, Best of Holmes On Homes highlights some of the most challenging, head-scratching, heart-wrenching jobs Mike and his crew took on over seven seasons. Whether it’s a collection of the scariest basement stories or horror stories from the kitchen, Best of Holmes On Homes offers the best of the worst in home renovations and what Mike had to do to fix them.
Lien on Me (4×60′) Two-Part Special
In the fifth season of Holmes on Homes(r) a desperate couple contacted Mike after a contractor put a lien on their home. They just wanted Mike to finish their floors but he decided to tear the whole thing down, brick by brick, and built them an entirely new home using sustainable building techniques.
Mike’s Ultimate Garage (2×60′) Two-Part Special
Mike has envisioned his state-of-the-art man cave for years and he’s finally ready to make it a reality. With the foundation and block frame in place, Mike turns the jobsite over to his son, Mike Jr., but that doesn’t mean he won’t be around to scrutinize every nail and screw. This is Mike Jr.’s biggest challenge yet as he manages both an intricate build and the growing expectations of his father-an all-star contractor who has made a career of doing it right the first time and fixing other contractors’ mistakes. With the support of the Holmes crew and his sister Sherry, Mike Jr. races against Mother Nature to complete the garage before winter sets in. In the final days, Mike Jr. bans his father from the jobsite to add a few personal touches, some seriously cool technology and a couple of surprises of his own. And for the first time in his career, Mike must wait on the sidelines for the final reveal.
Holmes in New Orleans (6×60′) Six-Part Series & Two-Part Documentary
Mike Holmes and his crew are rebuilding hope in the Lower 9th Ward of New Orleans, the area worst hit when the levee broke August 2005 during Hurricane Katrina. As part of Brad Pitt’s Make It Right NOLA charitable organization, Mike and his crew construct one of 11 prototype homes. But these homes are intended to be more than just replacement dwellings for the displaced families in the Lower 9th. They are examples for the world and the future-affordable homes that can withstand both natural disasters and reduce energy consumption.
Mike Holmes Behind the Overalls (1×60′) One-hour Special
For the past 10 years we’ve watched Mike take down bad job after bad job, rebuild people’s homes and turn three simple words into a code of honour. Now, it’s time to get to know the man behind the overalls. We finally get the answer to the number one question on everyone’s mind: What’s Mike really like? This special celebrates Mike’s 10 years on television and how his dedication to “make it right” has changed peoples’ lives-especially his own! For the first time, we take a look back at Mike’s humble beginnings and learn how he went from local contractor to international celebrity.
