Blue Ant Seals Asia Deals for Factual Slate

TORONTO: Blue Ant International arrives at ATF next week with deals sealed in Asia on more than 175 hours of programming, including agreements with Discovery and RTL CBS Entertainment.

The sales arm of Blue Ant Media did deals across its portfolio of factual and factual entertainment content, encompassing nature and wildlife, lifestyle, documentary series and formats.

“Clients across the region continue to find high quality content in our offering that resonates with their brands,” said Solange Attwood, senior VP of Blue Ant International. “As we continue to diversify and expand our slate with globally recognized producers, we look forward to meeting with new and existing content partners during this growing market.”

In India, Times Group took several shows for its Magicbricks NOW channel covering real estate and property content, picking up Cabin Truckers, What’s For Sale? With A View!, My Retreat and Reno My Reno.

The five-part Nomads of the Serengeti went to Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific South Asia and CCTV. In Thailand, Next Step Company opted for Canada Over the Edge. Homestory Channel took Warships and season two of Live Here Buy This! in Korea.

NBCUniversal International Networks licensed both seasons of Paranormal Survivor, while RTL CBS Entertainment acquired Land Speed Heroes, Prank You and Wild Ride.