The winning project will receive financial backing from Quebecor Content to produce a proof-of-concept episode, with Media Ranch distributing the format internationally.
Louis Pearson joins the company as it looks to invest more in locally produced originals.
The Omnicom Media-owned prodco is partnering with Quebecor Content and Fair-Play to shop the dance-series format internationally.
Portfolio Entertainment has signed its first deal with Chinese VOD iQiYi, Quebecor Content picks up five series for Club illico, plus more deals.
Proper Rights has sold its pest control series Billy Goes North into the U.K. and Ireland, plus more deals.
The long-time VP of acquisitions will handle international development in the expanded role.
Blue Ice Docs acquires the Canadian rights to Opus 59 Films’ Aim for the Roses (pictured), plus more from PNP, 9 Story, Portfolio and Quebecor.
The three-year agreement gives the media co exclusive rights to broadcast programs such as MasterChef Junior USA (pictured) in French-speaking Canada.
marblemedia acquires two children’s series, including Forte Entertainment’s Snapshots, plus more deals of the week.