Appointments align commercial strategy across content development, acquisitions, distribution, and consumer products to better serve global partners and support the continued growth of the company’s Kids, Family and YA portfolio.

Blue Ant Media today announced new leadership appointments to further strengthen its Kids, Family & YA business and reinforce the company’s commitment to this strategic growth area.

The appointments align Blue Ant Studios and Blue Ant Rights & Streaming around a coordinated commercial strategy across original productions, acquisitions, distribution, and consumer products. The integrated approach will better serve the company’s global partners and support the continued growth of its Kids, Family & YA portfolio, which includes breakout preschool series Tralala and BeddyByes, animated comedy-adventure series Mermicorno: Starfall, and the forthcoming live-action YA series Crew Girl (Netflix) and Camped Out (Netflix, BBC, CBC).

Supporting this unified approach, Diane Rankin has been promoted to EVP and General Manager, Content and Rights – Kids, Family & YA. In her expanded role, Rankin will lead the end-to-end commercial strategy for Blue Ant’s Kids, Family & YA portfolio, driving strategic coordination across original productions, acquisitions, distribution and consumer products to maximize the value of the company’s growing portfolio. Rankin will also continue to lead content development for the Kids, Family & YA business.

Nicola (Nikki) Andrews has been named to the new role of VP, Sales and Acquisitions – Kids, Family & YA, which she will assume full-time in September. Over the past year, Nikki has supported Blue Ant in a consultancy capacity, bringing her deep expertise and relationships in kids’ content distribution and acquisitions. In this new role, Andrews will lead sales and acquisitions across the Kids, Family & YA portfolio, further strengthening the company’s relationships with global partners and working closely with Blue Ant’s teams across key regional markets.

Vienna Downes has been promoted to VP and General Manager, Consumer Products, where she will lead Blue Ant’s Consumer Products business. In this role, she will oversee the company’s merchandising, licensing and commercialization strategies for the broader company, and will work closely with Rankin to maximize consumer products opportunities across the Kids, Family & YA portfolio. Since joining Blue Ant through the Thunderbird acquisition, Vienna has played a key role in expanding licensing opportunities for franchises including BeddyByes and Mermicorno: Starfall, helping expand the commercial opportunities for Blue Ant’s portfolio.

Additionally, Grace DeLorme is taking on a new role as Coordinator, Kids Sales, Consumer Products & Brand Marketing. Working closely with internal teams and external partners, DeLorme will help coordinate licensing, brand development, and marketing across the company’s Consumer Products business.

“This structure positions us to better serve our buyers and content partners, while creating more opportunities to invest in the exceptional content, partnerships, and talent that define Blue Ant’s Kids, Family & YA business,” said Jennifer Twiner-McCarron, President, Kids, Family & YA, Blue Ant Studios.

“Our Kids, Family & YA business is an important strategic growth area for Blue Ant. By further aligning our Studios and Rights & Streaming teams around a coordinated commercial strategy, we’re strengthening our ability to serve partners around the world and unlock new opportunities across our growing portfolio,” said Mark Bishop, Chief Monetization Officer, Blue Ant Rights & Streaming.

Following the acquisition of Thunderbird Entertainment by Blue Ant Media and the successful integration of its Kids media distribution and consumer products businesses, Richard Goldsmith, Executive Vice President, Kids & Family Sales and Brands, has decided to leave Blue Ant to pursue new opportunities.

Since joining Blue Ant, Richard has provided leadership and continuity throughout the integration process, bringing deep industry expertise and experience to the transition. Notably, he played a key role in establishing the global reach of the company’s kids and family franchises, helping to position the organization for its next phase of growth. We thank Richard for his contributions and wish him all the best in his future endeavors.

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The group is present in Croatia showcasing a diverse lineup of premium factual, wildlife, science, mystery and lifestyle programming, alongside its linear channel brands Love Nature, MagellanTV and Makeful.

Produced by Luis Cabrera, from Croatia

As Blue Ant Media continues to expand its international footprint, Central and Eastern Europe remains a key region within the company’s growth strategy.

Present at the current edition of NEM Dubrovnik, Chiara McKee, VP, EMEA Global Channels and Streaming at Blue Ant Media, is exploring the opportunities emerging from a market where strong traditional distribution networks coexist with rapidly evolving streaming and digital ecosystems.

In the following interview with ttvnews, the executive shares details about the company’s latest content offerings and channel brands being showcased at this year’s event.

How important is the CEE region within Blue Ant Media’s international growth strategy, and what opportunities do you see there today?

As Vice President, EMEA Global Channels and Streaming at Blue Ant Media, I’m responsible for growing the company’s portfolio of pay TV and streaming channels across Europe, the Middle East and Africa. Central and Eastern Europe is an important part of that growth strategy because it combines resilient traditional distribution with an evolving digital and streaming ecosystem.

The region is highly diverse and dynamic, which is what makes it so compelling. In many markets, broadcasters, pay TV operators and telecom platforms remain robust, while audiences are also discovering content through streaming, on-demand, aggregation, advertising-supported services and, where relevant, FAST.

For Blue Ant, that creates an opportunity to take a platform-agnostic approach, meet audiences where they are consuming content and work closely with local partners on market-specific strategies. NEM Dubrovnik is valuable because it brings regional buyers and partners together in one place. It allows us to deepen relationships, understand local priorities first-hand and identify the partnerships that can support sustainable growth across the region.

What types of content from Blue Ant’s portfolio are currently generating the strongest interest among broadcasters, pay TV operators and streaming platforms in the region?

Across CEE, we’re seeing strong demand for premium factual content and genre-focused channel brands that travel well across borders while still feeling relevant to local audiences.

Natural history and wildlife remain particularly strong because the content is visually powerful, highly promotable and has broad international appeal. We’re also seeing interest in lifestyle, home and creative entertainment where partners want accessible programming that encourages repeat viewing and supports strong channel brands.

Our three linear pay TV channels in the region reflect that breadth: Love Nature delivers premium natural history and wildlife; MagellanTV offers a premium documentary and specialist factual proposition across science, space, history, warfare, true crime and adventure; and Makeful brings lifestyle and creative entertainment focused on home, design, DIY, craft and renovation.

Are there specific CEE markets that you believe are becoming particularly important or dynamic for international media companies, and why?

CEE should not be viewed as a single market, because the dynamics vary significantly by territory. Poland remains one of the key markets because of its scale, competitive media environment and strong appetite for high-quality international content.

Romania, Hungary, Czechia and Slovakia are also important, with established TV ecosystems, strong local platforms and audiences that continue to engage with well-curated linear and on-demand offerings. We also see opportunity across the wider Balkan region, where relationships with local operators, broadcasters and platforms are especially important.

What makes these markets dynamic is the combination of scale, platform maturity and changing audience behaviour. Each territory is developing at its own pace, so the opportunity lies in understanding local needs and matching the right content proposition to each market.

How does Blue Ant’s integrated model help you build long-term relationships with buyers and platform partners in Central and Eastern Europe?

Blue Ant’s integrated model helps us move beyond transactional licensing relationships. Because we combine content ownership, production, distribution, channel operations and digital expertise, we can support partners with a clear understanding of both the editorial proposition and how it can work commercially across their platforms.

Owning and controlling our IP is central to that approach. It gives us the flexibility to package and window content in the way that is most useful for partners, from channel feeds and on-demand packages to themed or branded programming events or blocks, marketing around genre brands or broader content partnerships.

For buyers and platforms in CEE, we can be a collaborative partner over time, helping them respond to changing audience behaviour while strengthening their offering with interesting brands, top quality content and clear programming destinations.

Which titles are you presenting at NEM Dubrovnik?

At NEM, we’re highlighting a mix of newer originals, returning brands and our three linear pay TV channels: Love Nature, MagellanTV and Makeful. The aim is to show buyers the depth of our branded products and content portfolio across premium factual, documentary, natural history, wildlife, mystery, true crime, science, adventure and lifestyle entertainment.

The reboot of Cosmic Vistas speaks to continued demand for premium science and space programming, while the latest from Paranormal Nation and History Unsolved taps into strong interest in mystery-led and investigative factual content. Titles such as Mysteries from Above, Europe’s Wild Kingdom and Superbeast further showcase the strength of our slate across discovery, natural history, wildlife and adventure.

Together, these titles and channels give partners a range of ways to serve clearly defined audience passions, from strengthening a linear schedule to building a focused on-demand offer or branded destination around a specific genre.

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The veteran content executive joins Blue Ant Studios to lead global acquisitions strategy.

Blue Ant Rights, the distribution arm of Blue Ant Studios, today announced the appointment of Barnaby Shingleton as Senior Vice President, Acquisitions, strengthening the company’s senior leadership team as it continues to scale its content and rights business globally.

Barnaby will lead Blue Ant Studios’ global acquisitions strategy, deepening relationships with producers, broadcasters, and partners worldwide. Reporting to Mark Bishop, Co-President, Blue Ant Studios and based in the company’s London office as of January 6th, he will work closely with the studio’s production, distribution, and channel teams to expand the company’s catalogue and ensure a robust pipeline of distinctive, high-quality programming for global partners.

“Barnaby is an exceptional executive with a proven track record of building premium content businesses and delivering global-scale results,” said Mark Bishop, Co-President, Blue Ant Studios. “His deep experience across content monetization and international distribution makes him a natural fit for Blue Ant as we continue to grow as a public company and expand our global rights and acquisitions strategy. We’re thrilled to welcome him to the team.”

Barnaby brings more than 25 years of experience across global distribution, production, broadcast, and development. He has held senior leadership roles at Sky Studios, Sky Vision, and Zodiak Rights, where he was instrumental in building and scaling international distribution strategies, and overseeing the development, financing and sale of premium unscripted and entertainment content.

Most recently, as Director of Factual at Sky Studios, Shingleton was responsible for overseeing Sky’s wholly owned unscripted production companies across the UK and USA, including Love Productions and Jupiter Entertainment. During his tenure at Sky, he delivered premium Sky Original documentaries and series through innovative financing and international co-production partnerships, developed high-end documentary slates, expanded international catalogues, and commercialized content for global audiences.

“I’m delighted to be joining Blue Ant Studios at such an exciting moment in the company’s evolution,” said Barnaby Shingleton, SVP, Acquisitions, Blue Ant Studios. “Blue Ant has built a strong global reputation for premium storytelling and creative ambition, and I’m looking forward to working with the talented teams to expand the acquisitions strategy, and help bring compelling stories to audiences globally.”

Additionally, Valentina Daley has been promoted to VP Acquisitions & Production Executive, and will be reporting to Barnaby. In this role she will oversee all US and Canadian producer relationships for third party acquisitions in addition to acting as Production Executive on third party series commissioned through the studio.

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The FAST channel offers curated Spanish-language programming and expands Blue Ant Media’s portfolio of channels available on The Roku Channel.

Blue Ant Media, a global streaming company, production studio, and content distributor, announced the launch of Homeful en Español on The Roku Channel in the United States and Mexico. The free, ad-supported streaming television (FAST) channel is dedicated to home renovations, real estate transformations, and property-focused content, bringing Spanish-speaking audiences access to the iconic catalogue of renowned renovation expert Mike Holmes.

The deal, led by Julio Sobral, SVP, Channel Distribution at Blue Ant Media, expands the company’s existing partnership with The Roku Channel. In addition to Homeful en Español, Spanish-speaking audiences in the US can access Love Nature en Español. Meanwhile, Blue Ant Media offers several English-language channels on Roku in the US, including Homeful, Love Nature, HauntTV, Total Crime, and Nature Moments.

Homeful en Español launches with a lineup specially curated for the holiday season, featuring festive marathons and specials. Programming highlights include Holmes for the Holidays, starring Mike Holmes; Holmes on Homes Special: Lien on Me; and other holiday-friendly titles, such as Holiday Makeover: Christmas and My Retreat, Seasons 1 and 2.

“The launch of Homeful en Español for Spanish-speaking audiences across the U.S. and Mexico underscores our commitment to delivering relevant content that audiences love,” said Carlyn Staudt, President, Global Channels & Streaming at Blue Ant Media. “Roku is a key partner for Blue Ant in the streaming space, and we look forward to continuing to expand our global channel footprint with curated line-ups and timely programming events that keep viewers engaged.”

With this launch, Blue Ant Media strengthens its international expansion strategy. It reinforces its focus on the growing FAST ecosystem, bringing inspiring, in-demand content to new audiences across key markets.

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The CEO of Blue Ant Media spoke to ttvnews at Natpe Global about how the company’s niche content is an asset when it comes to engaging a passionate audience and how they’ve been able to adapt to the changes in the industry.

*By Luis Cabrera, from Miami

Creators of award-winning lifestyle series, animation, documentaries and the largest 4K natural history offering on the market, Blue Ant Media is an expert in the field of factual programming, one that it believes can garner a devoted audience of engaged viewers.

“We have a product at Blue Ant called Love Nature, and it’s about wildlife and natural history. It’s 100% original, 4K wildlife and natural history. It’s a pretty niche content”, Michael MacMillan, CEO of Blue Ant Media, said to ttvnews at Natpe Global in Miami.

“The more focused and the more serving a passionate audience the content is, the more likely someone is to pay a subscription fee and not cancel it. It stand to reason that if it’s focused you can trigger these passions”, he explained. “A wider store like Netflix and Amazon, where you have a bit of everything, is wonderful. But subscribers aren’t as dedicated and may cancel or switch between them. If you’re a true fan of a topic, you’ll probably keep that subscription.”

Years of experience in the market have also taught the CEO a thing or two about adapting to new trends, something that’s also mandatory for staying afloat in troubled waters.

“I’ve been around for a while and I’ve seen technology change”, he said. “It’s only those players who are remarkably flexible who can survive. Those that can adapt, change and morph their business model. I’m assuming change will continue, it will be scary and frustrating, but the only thing you can plan for is to try not to have all your eggs in one basket”.

“Fifteen years ago we never thought YouTube or TikTok would have the amount of views and ad dollars that they have, but that came from the power of having a computer in your hand. The structural impact is huge. I don’t know what will happen with AI and the new generation of creators, but whatever the future will be like, it will have a huge impact on the content industry”, he concluded.

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The distributor announced deals with with Latin American buyers such as AMC Networks International Latin America, DirectTV Latin America, DGO and ¡Hola! TV.

Blue Ant Studios’ rights division announced at LA Screenings today that it has inked over 125 hours of premium LatAm deals across its natural history and factual entertainment offerings. The sales represent a renewed demand for acquired programming in the region, with fresh deals forged with Latin American buyers such as AMC Networks International – Latin America, DirectTV Latin America, DGO and ¡Hola! TV.

“This latest crop of sales showcase a diverse range of premium series and documentaries in our library that unlock unique access to stunning locations around the world and creative and on-air talent, all available for content licensing and pre-sales at LA Screenings,” said Maria Ibarra, VP, International Sales, Blue Ant Studios. “LatAm audiences have made clear that they are hungry for new programming and, with a content supply that is entertaining, consistent and constant, we are ready to deliver on that demand this week.”

AMC Networks International – Latin America has picked up a significant package deal of natural history programming for LatAm from Love Nature’s celebrated original’s catalog, including the first seasons of Animal Senses (6×40’: Blue Ant Studios), which traces the evolutionary history of evolved animal senses to perceive food, shelter and danger; Mysteries Of Evolution, a six-part series that uncovered solutions to nature’s toughest puzzles and problems; The Wild Wild East (14×30’: Arcadia Entertainment), a journey to North America’s maritime woods and waters; Africa’s Hidden Kingdoms (6×60’: Off the Fence), which explores the wonders of nature’s most primitive and ancient plant and wildlife biomes found in Africa; A Wild Year on Earth (6×60’: Northern Pictures), a six-part series, narrated by acclaimed English actress of film, television and theater, Laura Carmichael, which charts the planet’s spectacular events of migration, rebirth and transformation; Animal Empires (6×60’: Arcadia Entertainment), which watches creatures gather in dangerous places, playing host to wildlife’s migrations and congregations; and The Living Beach (6×60’: Arcadia Entertainment), which shows how physics and nature contribute to shaping the coastlines of the world’s most unique beaches.

Bolstering the deal with AMC Latin American Networks is the acquisition of key factual entertainment titles from Blue Ant’s factual entertainment offering. The buyer has opted for Seasons 1 and 2 of Crazy Beautiful Weddings (20×30; Blue Ant Studios), which introduces audiences to wedding planner Lynzie Kent, who takes inspiration from each couple’s own love stories and weaves these into unique and jaw-dropping decorations and celebrations; Great Escapes with Colin and Justin (8×30’: Nikki Ray Media Agency), an entertaining lifestyle series, following design duo, Colin and Justin, as the explore the wilderness to discover what people will do to create their perfect city escape; and Season 1 of Custom Built (26×30’: Nikki Ray Media Agency), a property series that showcases one-of-a-kind builds, from custom kitchens to bathrooms to poker tables.

Latin America PayTV service DirecTV Latin America, and the live TV and streaming platform DGO, has picked up a suite of documentary and factual entertainment projects, including Tata: Escobar’s Widow (2 x 60′ | 1 x 90′; Telegramme Media) where Maria Isabel (Tata) breaks her silence and tells the truth about her life with Pablo Escobar with never-before-seen material from the beginning of their relationship, as well as photos and handwritten letters that give the most intimate portrait of their life together; the cinematic true-crime series, The Playboy Bunny Murder (2 x 60′ HD; Future Studios, Soho Studios, ITVX), journalist and author Marcel Theroux takes viewers to the enchantment and exoticism of the where Playboy Club in London’s swinging seventies; premium documentary, Body In the Suitcase (2×60’ or 1×120’: Transistor Films), a gripping two-part documentary that details the shocking twists and turns of an unprecedented case through first-hand accounts of family members, eye-witnesses and police; #Racegirl: The Comeback of Sophia Florch (1×90’: Gebrueder Beetz), which follows Sophia on a grueling battle to get back on the racetrack after a horrific world-headline making accident at the 2018 F3 Macau Grand Prix; Finding Satoshi (1 x 60’ HD; Mt. Melvil) a fascinating, multi-award winning documentary that unpacks the wild story of a 14-year search for answers to a hide-and-seek puzzle game, and the fascinating path to the answer; and Seasons 1 and 2 of Coolest Places to Stay (12×30’: Nikki Ray Media Agency), which takes a look at beautiful and unique homes, and the homeowners who have figured out how to use handcrafted touches and decor to make their bedrooms into hotels.

Sociedad Televisora Larranaga S.A. (Teledoce) has opted for a lineup of natural history programming for its Uruguayan audience, including Osprey: Sea Raptor (1×60’: CosmoVision and Love Nature), a one-hour, blue-chip special, narrated by Sean Bean, that profiles a pair of magnificent raptors, a life-long couple, as they reunite having travelled separately across continents to the same location year-after-year to raise their young. The buyer also picked up Alaskan Summer (1×60’: Blue Ant Studios) and the first seasons of Wild Latin America (3×60’: Blink Films), Africa’s Wild Year (4×60’; Merx International), Wild Year On Earth (6×60’; Northern Pictures), Pacific (4×60’; Voltage TV) and Valley of Flood and Fire (3×60’: Plimsoll Productions). Rounding out the deal is the acquisition of Seasons 1 and 2 of The World’s Deadliest Weather (26×60’; back2back), showcasing Mother Nature’s unstoppable force with increasingly volatile natural disasters and extreme weather fronts endured across the planet.

¡Hola! TV has licensed Charles III: The Coronation Year (2 x 60’ and 1 x 90’; Oxford Films), which follows King Charles and Queen Camilla through landmark moments of their first year.

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Merger of these operations sees Blue Ant Media acquiring marblemedia and international sales operation Distribution360.

International media company, Blue Ant Media and the award-winning, production and distribution company, marblemedia, have announced the merger of the two companies’ production and distribution operations into one unified studio and rights business.

Mark Bishop and Matthew Hornburg will take the helm of this business, serving as co-Presidents and reporting into Michael MacMillan, CEO and co-founder, Blue Ant Media.

With hubs in Toronto, New York, Los Angeles, Miami and London, the merger of these operations sees Blue Ant Media acquiring marblemedia and international sales operation Distribution360, effective today. Mark Bishop and Matthew Hornburg will operate from Blue Ant Media’s Toronto office.

The combined businesses, which includes production companies marblemedia, Blue Ant Studios, Saloon Media and Look Mom! Productions, in addition to distributors Distribution360 and Blue Ant International, provide an expanded scope of intellectual properties across all genres including scripted comedy and drama, unscripted entertainment, formats, factual and premium docs, live action kids/family and animation.

The super-charged studio is positioned to create bigger creative projects at scale with renowned IP, innovative originals and the world’s best-in-class talent, while expanding its reach with new partnerships with streamers and broadcasters in North America and around the world.

“marblemedia has long been regarded as one of the most respected production and distribution companies in the unscripted and scripted space, having created huge hits for the biggest streamers and broadcasters in the industry. With Mark and Matt leading our combined studios and rights business, Blue Ant Media is well positioned in its growth as an international media company with production, rights and an established global channels division all operating at scale,” said Michael MacMillan, CEO and co-founder, Blue Ant Media.

“We are excited to join forces with Michael MacMillan, a trailblazer in our industry known for scaling industry-leading companies. Building this new merged production and distribution studio will bring together our talented teams who have a shared vision and belief that original content and rich IP are the greatest differentiator,” said Mark Bishop and Matthew Hornburg, co-CEOs, marblemedia. “The appetite for premium content remains strong in the global market, and we can better serve this demand with high-quality content and by working with best-in-class collaborators.”

marblemedia is known for delivering premium original unscripted and scripted content including Top 10 Netflix series Blown Away and Drink Masters,  A Cut Above (Discovery), Race Against the Tide (CBC) the upcoming Hulu and Prime Video teen comedy Davey and Jonesie’s Locker and the highly anticipated documentary, Mr. Dressup: The Magic of Make-Believe (Prime Video), set to have it’s world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival. Blue Ant Media has carved out a strong position in the market with recent hits including award-winning Canada’s Drag Race (produced with World of Wonder for Bell Media/Crave), Kids in the Hall: Comedy Punks (Prime Video), the ground-breaking new documentary series Casey Anthony: Where the Truth Lies (Peacock), the true-crime hit series, See No Evil (produced with Arrow Media for Investigative Discovery US) and Gary and His Demons (Prime Video, Amazon FreeVee). The production businesses are each supported by Blue Ant International, a global, multi-genre distributor of high-quality, creative content, encompassing more than 5,000 hours of content across all genres; and innovative multi-genre global rights management business Distribution360 representing nearly 2,000 hours of content and formats.

The development is part of a long term growth strategy at Blue Ant Media that includes the recent scaling up of the company’s global channels business, including wildlife and nature brand Love Nature’s expansion into 145+ countries with its streaming and cable TV offerings; the launch of eight new FAST channels internationally; and an extensive lineup of premium cable TV offerings in Canada.

Sam Sniderman will serve as Blue Ant Media’s Chief Commercial Officer, working closely with Michael MacMillan and CFO, Robb Chase on business development, partnerships and M&A. Laura Michalchyshyn will continue her duties as Chief Creative Officer, nurturing and attracting talent for the company’s overall business worldwide. Beach House Pictures will continue to operate independently out of Singapore.

Blue Ant Media is a privately held, international content producer, distributor and channel operator. The media company owns and operates numerous production companies in North America and Asia-Pacific, creating content for broadcasters and streaming platforms in multiple genres including factual entertainment, natural history, documentary and animation. Its distribution business, Blue Ant International, offers a substantial catalogue of content, including one of the world’s largest 4K natural history offerings. Blue Ant Media operates linear and free streaming channels under several brands including Love Nature, Cottage Life, Smithsonian Channel (Canada), BBC Earth (Canada), HauntTV, Homeful, Drag Race Universe, CrimeTime, TotalCrime, HistoryTime and Love Pets. Blue Ant Media is headquartered in Toronto, with seven international offices in Los Angeles, New York, Singapore, Tokyo, London, Washington and Beijing.

marblemedia is known for creating unrivaled premium scripted, unscripted, family and kids’ content for over 22 years, with over 2,100 hours of content distributed in over 200 territories. The company is celebrated for their original and ground-breaking content, which includes unscripted hit Netflix originals Blown Away; and Drink Masters, A Cut Above (Discovery), CBC Originals Race Against the Tide and Best in Miniature, the upcoming teen comedy Davey and Jonesie’s Locker  (Hulu, Amazon Prime Video), and the highly anticipated feature documentary, Mr. Dressup: The Magic of Make-Believe (Prime Video, CBC). Powered by the reach of its own international distribution company, Distribution 360, the company also operates the successful CAVCO certified YouTube channel, marbleKids.  Recently, Mark Bishop and Matthew Hornburg were named on the Globe & Mail’s list of 25 most influential people in Canadian Television and the “Titans of Unscripted” on Variety’s 2022 Reality Impact Report. marblemedia was founded in 2001 by co-CEOs Mark Bishop and Matthew Hornburg, headquartered in Toronto with offices in Los Angeles and London.

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Deals include premium programming across the distributor’s vast catalogue to buyers across Latin American territories including DIRECTV Latin America, DGO, A+E Networks Latin America, AMC Selekt 4K, Globo and Teledoce in Uruguay.

Multi-genre global distribution group, Blue Ant International, announced at LA Screenings that it has secured multiple sales with leading Latin America platforms.

Deals include premium programming across the distributor’s vast catalogue to buyers across Latin American territories including DIRECTV Latin America, DGO, A+E Networks Latin America, AMC Selekt 4K, Globo and Teledoce in Uruguay.

“These shows are a true reflection of Blue Ant International’s diverse catalogue of premium content and will surely be ratings drivers for our Latin American partners,” says Maria Ibarra, VP, International Sales, Blue Ant International. “Our commitment to staying on top of the Lat Am marketplace is key to crafting creative deal making for our clients and helping fulfill their programming strategies across multiple platforms.”

Latin America PayTV service DIRECTV Latin America and the streaming platform DGO, in Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Uruguay and Mexico, bought Prince Andrew: Banished (1×90’: Blue Ant Studios) which unpacks the tumultuous story of Prince Andrew, Duke of York, formerly regarded as the attractive, beloved son of Queen Elizabeth II, and a decorated naval officer as he falls from grace from the British Royal Family and Cheating Hitler (1×90’| 2×60′: Saloon Media) that follows three Holocaust survivors with unanswered questions from their pasts as they journey back to hometowns, killing sites, and hiding places in search of clues.

A+E Networks Latin America acquired rights to both seasons of Strangest Things (20×60′: Blink Films) that showcases the true stories behind some of our world’s most bizarre and curious artefacts.

Globo licensed exclusive PayTV and SVOD rights for Brazil for Prince Andrew: Banished plus renewed Queen Of the World (2×60′: Oxford Film and TV), an intimate and exclusive portrait of a year in the life of the Queen and the Royal Family as she celebrated 65 years as sovereign.

As one of the largest distributors of natural history content, Blue Ant International inked a major deal with AMC Selekt 4K, for science and wildlife programming to air in Mexico, South America and Central America. Titles include: Into the Blue: The Wonders of the Coral Triangle (8×60′: Zona Mixta), a stunning exploration of the various marine ecosystems and thousands of underwater creatures that live in the Coral Triangle; Arabian Inferno (5×60’: Blink Films) which looks at the anomaly of the Arabian Peninsula, where water is scarce and death is common, yet a natural world flourishes; Arctic Secrets (8×60’: White Pine Pictures) examines the the region’s creatures as they complete their migration during the Arctic summer; Rooted (5×60’: Rooted Media) looks at five of Africa’s most iconic trees to discover the wildlife that have created a life around them; In Volcanic Odysseys (5×60’| 4×30’: Digital Crossing Productions), fearless adventurers travel to the most violent volcanoes on planet Earth; Wild Castles (5×60’: Taglicht Media) visits five castles to see nature’s surprising role in the rise and fall of empires; and Wild Rockies (5×60’: Blue Ant Studios) gets viewers up close to the animals who make the iconic Rocky Mountains their home.

Teledoce in Uruguay purchased seasons 1 and 2 of World’s Deadliest Weather (65×60′: Back2Back) which showcases the increasingly volatile natural disasters across the planet.

Blue Ant International is a leading global, multi-genre distributor of high-quality, creative content that engages audiences worldwide and across multiple platforms. The company offers a full-service approach to production partners with sales operations in the U.S., the UK and Canada. Blue Ant International’s premium slates includes distinctive series and formats in five key content categories, including factual entertainment, specialist factual, high-impact documentaries, kids and family and scripted. Blue Ant International also has one of the world’s largest offerings of 4K natural history content. Blue Ant International is a division of Blue Ant Media.

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