Marblemedia

Deals: Neon, Blue Ant, Little Engine, Ballinran, Omnifilm

Neon boards Matt Johnson’s Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie, Blue Ant’s Race Against the Tide scores its first international commission, and more.

Blue Ant, Cineflix Rights sell Cancon to Spain, Latin America

Sales include Cineflix Productions’ Property Brothers and Blue Ant’s Mysteries From Above.

Several Canadian series pick up Children’s & Family Emmy nods

Malory Towers, Hilda and Jane are among a number of titles to earn multiple nominations.

Underknown acquires Animalogic from Blue Ant Media

The multi-platform digital brand features factual nature content and was created in 2014.

Canadian studios look to M&A to stay competitive

Deals like the Blue Ant Media and marblemedia merger are helping domestic companies scale up to compete globally, but it’s not a one-size-fits-all approach.

Blue Ant Media sets new leadership structure post-merger

The company has set dedicated teams for scripted, unscripted, kids, and animation, as well for production and distribution.

Sinking Ship’s Jane picks up five children’s Emmy nominations

WildBrain’s Malory Towers has earned four nominations, including the Children’s or Family Viewing Series award.

Davey & Jonesie’s Locker

Blue Ant Media unveils animated, unscripted MIPCOM slate

The sales slate will debut a number of Canadian titles, including teen comedy Davey & Jonesie’s Locker and two in-development projects.

Blue Ant Media acquires Toronto’s marblemedia

The acquisition marks a significant consolidation move in Canadian media as the two companies merge their production and distribution businesses.

CBC races to renew marblemedia sand-sculpting series

Race Against the Tide was given the greenlight ahead of the season three premiere, with production to begin in the Bay of Fundy this summer.

Davey & Jonesie’s Locker

Prime Video, Hulu commission multiverse comedy from marblemedia

Davey & Jonesie’s Locker is created by Evany Rosen and will stream on Prime Video in Canada, Australia and New Zealand, and on Hulu in the U.S.

Lopii, marblemedia lead winners at 2023 YMA Awards

Sinking Ship Entertainment executives were also lauded for their career achievements during the May 31 event.