Tricon Films & Television

Tricon picks up travel, sports series from SRP Productions

The Toronto-based distributor has picked up six new series ahead of April’s MIPTV (Sports Gone Wild pictured).

Lone Eagle brings on Brough for unscripted development

Lone Eagle Entertainment has named Allison Brough, most recently with Tricon Films & Television, as its director of development.

Tricon sells over 450 hours of lifestyle programs

The Toronto-based distributor and producer sold series such as Disaster Decks (pictured) and Donut Showdown into a number of international territories.

Corus unveils unscripted development slate

The mediaco currently has five original reality series on its development slate for 2014/15, including a food competition series from Temple Street.

Tricon signs deal with Google Play

The agreement includes the production company’s original series, as well as the scripted and unscripted formats to which it has distribution rights. (The Next Star pictured)

HBO Canada tests binge strategy with Sensitive Skin

The channel is launching all six episodes of Canadian dramedy Sensitive Skin online and on demand following the show’s broadcast premiere.

Deals: Tricon, Syndicado, levelFILM

Tricon inks a deal with Fusion Television, while levelFILM picks up the rights to About Alex. (Fusion Television’s Candice Tells All pictured)

Tricon collects lifestyle series sales

Tricon Films & Television has made sales in Asia, Europe, Canada and New Zealand for a slate of lifestyle series, including Extreme Collectors (pictured) and Decked Out.

Tricon hires U.S. syndication veteran

Boyd McDonnell (pictured) is named SVP programming to oversee a move into U.S. syndication.

Deals: CMJ, Tricon, 9 Story

CMJ gets the greenlight for more seasons of two non-fiction series, while 9 Story closes a number of international deals for Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood (pictured).

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Deals: Distribution360, DHX, Nelvana, Raven Banner

Ahead of NATPE, Canadian distributors announce new sales and slates while Raven Banner locks down a deal for supernatural thriller June.

Deals: Peace Point, Tricon, Proper, PNP

Peace Point sells three to Scripps Networks International (Bake with Anna Olson pictured), while Pacific Northwest Pictures picks up Canadian rights to Le Week-end.