Sphere Media & Zone 3 Merge

The Canadian companies Sphere Media and Zone 3 have merged to combine their expertise in the production of French- and English-language content for local and international markets.

Sphere Media’s programming includes Cardinal (Bell Media), 19-2 (Bell Media, SRC), Transplant (Bell Media, NBC), Sort Of (CBC, HBO Max), Small Achievable Goals (CBC) and Wayward (Netflix). The company is also a co-shareholder with Bell Media of the London-based international distributor Sphere Abacus. Zone 3 produces titles such as Family Feud Canada (CBC).

“In a context where demand for content has never been stronger, joining forces is the best way to promote our creations and get closer to the global giants,” said Brigitte Lemonde, president of Zone 3. “This merger brings countless new creative and commercial opportunities.”

Bruno Dubé, CEO of Sphere Media, commented, “Building on our sustained growth and expansion in recent years, we are pleased to continue creating innovative and bold content. Our merger with Zone 3 will inject a new creative energy, generating and stimulating collaboration and content. We will continue together to develop our relationships with creators and partners around the world, enabling us to promote our content and enter a new phase of opportunity and expansion.”