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Autentic Distribution has acquired the worldwide distribution rights to The Sum of All Cities, an 8-episode series by Canadian production company DBcom Media, expected to be completed by fall 2025.

"The Sum of All Cities" explores and connects various numbers defining cities, such as population, cost of living, crime rate, and GDP, as well as intriguing figures like the number of lightbulbs in Las Vegas or CCTV cameras in Hyderabad. These numbers reveal fascinating stories about the cities and their inhabitants, making the series a captivating global tour.

DBcom Media is known for producing exceptional documentaries, including "Overbooked," "Eat Me (or Try Not To)," "Faster!," "The Life-Sized City," "The Island Diaries," and "Waterfront Cities of the World."

Mirjam Strasser (Head of Sales and Acquisitions at Autentic): "We are excited to bring this captivating series to a global audience. DBcom Media is creating a visually stunning factual series that will shed light on the fascinating dynamics of urban life. 'The Sum of All Cities' is not just about numbers; it's about the human experiences and stories that these numbers represent."

Meredith Fowke (Series Producer and Writer at DBcom Media): "The Sum of All Cities really is a new twist on exploring the places that most of us call home. Wherever you live in the world, there are layers and layers to peel back that reveal numbers that are so much more than just statistics. These numbers are all around us, most of us just don’t put 2 and 2 together. So we’re doing the math to bring those intriguing, defining and relatable stories to you. We are thrilled that Autentic also sees the singularity of this new series and is as excited as we are to share it with the world."