Tricon Sells Pair of IFC U.S. Comedies to Bell Media

TORONTO: Tricon Films & Television has licensed the IFC U.S. original comedies Maron and The Birthday Boys to Bell Media in Canada.

Inspired by the hit WTF podcast, Maron centers on a man named Marc, who has a hard time maintaining relationships with most people. The program features guest appearances by Denis Leary (Rescue Me) and Danny Trejo (Sons of Anarchy), among other celebrities.

The Birthday Boys follows the comedy group of the same name. The sketch comedy series comes from executive producers Bob Odenkirk (Breaking Bad) and Ben Stiller (The Secret Life of Walter Mitty).

Both series are due to debut on Bell Media's The Movie Network on Thursday, March 6 at 9 p.m. and 9:30 p.m.