Blue Ant Media is building on its expansion into scripted content, announced earlier this year, with the acquisition of licensing rights to The Ambassador, a sharp-edged new scripted series starring Samantha Bee (Full Frontal with Samantha Bee). Produced by Amaze Film & Television and commissioned by CBC, the 10 x 30' series is set to premiere in 2027 and is now available to international buyers for pre-sale at MIPCOM. The Ambassador is a half-hour workplace comedy set at a scrappy Canadian … [Read more...] about Blue Ant Adds Samantha Bee Series The Ambassador to its Growing Scripted Slate
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Blue Ant Unveils Largest Ever Kids & Family Slate for MIPCOM as BBC Boards Tralala and First International Sales Announced
Blue Ant Media is heading to MIPJunior and MIPCOM with an expanded kids and family slate of new preschool and bridge animation, kids live action and family programming from Blue Ant Studios and premium third party producers around the world. Leading Blue Ant’s market news is a wave of momentum for Tralala (52 x 7’), produced by Blue Ant Studios and Stretchy for CBC and Sky NZ. Filled with music, humour and warmth, the preschool series follows an inventive seven-year-old frog whose everyday life … [Read more...] about Blue Ant Unveils Largest Ever Kids & Family Slate for MIPCOM as BBC Boards Tralala and First International Sales Announced
Blue Ant Greenlights Multi-Genre Slate of Original Factual Titles
Blue Ant Media, a global streamer, production studio, and rights business, has announced the greenlight of seven new and returning factual originals, spanning science, history and wildlife. The new titles will be programmed across Blue Ant’s broader PayTV and streaming portfolio and will also be available for international licensing through the company’s distribution arm. Featuring original content produced by Blue Ant Studios and third-party production partners, the slate demonstrates the … [Read more...] about Blue Ant Greenlights Multi-Genre Slate of Original Factual Titles
Blue Ant Licenses Kim’s Convenience to Peacock in the U.S.
Blue Ant has announced the sale of the acclaimed comedy series, Kim’s Convenience (65 x 30’) to Peacock, NBCUniversal’s premium streaming service in the U.S.. As part of the deal, Blue Ant Rights & Streaming has licensed all five seasons of Kim’s Convenience to stream on Peacock, giving new and returning viewers across the U.S. access to every episode of the award-winning series. The deal builds on the company’s multifaceted relationship with Peacock, which has included original productions, … [Read more...] about Blue Ant Licenses Kim’s Convenience to Peacock in the U.S.
Blue Ant International announces new Executive Vice President
TORONTO, ON – Blue Ant International, a transatlantic content distributor and division of Blue Ant Media, announced that Solange Attwood has been promoted to Executive Vice President, International, Blue Ant Media and will report to Michael MacMillan, CEO, Blue Ant Media. As the distributor continues expand its roster of clients and premium catalog in 2018, Blue Ant has pre-sold two new lifestyle series Crazy Beautiful Weddings (10x30’HD) and Best Cake Wins (10x30’HD) from its factual … [Read more...] about Blue Ant International announces new Executive Vice President
Blue Ant International announces 300 hours of new global sales
MIAMI, FLORIDA – Blue Ant International, a transatlantic distributor of premium content and division of Blue Ant Media, announces from Natpe Miami 2018 that the business continues to broaden its global footprint with more than 300 hours of new sales closed with high-profile, international content providers across linear television, streaming video services and ancillary platforms. Sales Highlights: Scripps Networks Interactive (Asia) acquires two lifestyle fan favourites including Post My … [Read more...] about Blue Ant International announces 300 hours of new global sales
