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Blue Ant acquires Saloon Media
The deal will see both companies expand their focus in the factual-drama space, capitalizing on Saloon’s global partnerships and contributing to Blue Ant’s growing network of prodcos.
Epic Story delves further into development with Bron investment
Ken Faier said the financial backing of Bron’s Ventures arm will advance his strategic goal of “creating billion-dollar” kids franchises.
Take 5 Productions adds Nick Iannelli
The EVP of post production replaces Bill Goddard, who will continue with the company as a consultant.
Op-Ed: I am a Woman in Film
Marina Cordoni reflects on 30 years in the film biz, and offers insights for the next generation.
Hot Sheet: Top 10 films Sept. 28 to Oct. 4, 2018
Smallfoot takes the top spot, while Night School comes in at #2 and The House with a Clock in Its Walls lands at #3.
CW nabs season two of Burden of Truth
The youth-skewing U.S. net has added the legal drama’s upcoming eight-episode season to its summer 2019 slate.
Hot Sheet: Top 5 Canadian films Sept. 28 to Oct. 4, 2018
La Disparition Des Lucioles lands at #1, followed by Pauline Julien, Intime Et Politique at #2 and Anthropocene: The Human Epoch at #3.
Blue Ant Media builds out North American production team
The Toronto-based company has made a number of appointments, including adding Laura Michalchyshyn as an original programming consultant.
$35M class-action lawsuit filed against Cineflix Media
Law firm Cavalluzzo has taken on the suit, alleging the producer has violated the terms of the Employment Standards Act.
Carmine Street Guitars to play for Abramorama
The U.S.-based distributor has picked up the U.S. rights to filmmaker Ron Mann’s 10th feature documentary and is planning a theatrical release for spring 2019.
eOne sells The Rookie into 160 territories
The police drama sold to M6 (France), Sky (U.K.) and RAI (Italy) among others ahead of its Oct. 16 broadcast premiere.
Spin Master to relaunch Bakugan
The company has teamed up with TMS Entertainment and Nelvana to create a new series for Cartoon Network based on the hit property.
Coroner to go global with NBCU International
The procedural will air on NBCU networks in multiple territories worldwide. (Series star Serinda Swan pictured.)
9 Story to walk Clifford around the world
The company has been appointed as the global distributor for Scholastic Entertainment’s revamped Clifford The Big Red Dog series.
Behind Blue Ant’s growing distribution business
Ahead of MIPCOM, EVP Solange Attwood talks about how international expansion, new lines of business and closer collaboration with third-party prodcos has facilitated growth.
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