A round of promotions at Thunderbird Entertainment has also seen Heavy Rescue: 401 EP Todd Serotiuk elevated to VP, creative.
The partnership with Sean Connolly’s new development hub will see GPM produce its unscripted primetime and kids series for the global market.
The streamers have picked up the Great Pacific Media series, for which Cineflix Studios has signed on as the exclusive global representative.
The Kim’s Convenience star will explore superfans of major franchises as host of Fandemonium.
The B.C.-based company has 27 programs in various stages of development across its divisions, 12 of which are company or partner-managed IP.
No timetable has been set, but the San Andreas director will work with renowned U.S. scientist Michio Kaku, who brings her expertise to narrate and consult on the series.
The news comes less than five months after Miller stepped down from his dual role as Thunderbird president and Great Pacific Media CEO, the latter of which he co-founded in 2010.
The B.C.-based prodco is founded and co-owned by Indigenous producers Tania Koenig-Gauchier and Shirley Mclean, with its first production set to roll in the spring.
The factual and lifestyle lineup includes two co-productions with fellow Canadian broadcaster APTN with original commissions across Cottage Life, T+E, Love Nature and Smithsonian Channel.
Jennifer Twiner McCarron now assumes the dual title of president and CEO of Thunderbird as Miller stays on with the company in a production-focused role.
Wendy McKernan was also promoted to COO at Thunderbird’s factual division.