{"id":24557,"date":"2026-03-10T12:17:43","date_gmt":"2026-03-10T16:17:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/worldscreen.com\/tvdrama\/blink49-studios-signs-first-look-deal-with-electric-avenue\/"},"modified":"2026-03-10T12:18:05","modified_gmt":"2026-03-10T16:18:05","slug":"blink49-studios-signs-first-look-deal-with-electric-avenue","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/worldscreen.com\/tvdrama\/blink49-studios-signs-first-look-deal-with-electric-avenue\/","title":{"rendered":"Blink49 Studios Signs First-Look Deal with Electric Avenue"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Blink49 Studios has entered a two-year first-look producing agreement with Will Arnett\u2019s Electric Avenue (<em>Twisted Metal<\/em>, <em>Murderville<\/em>) to develop a slate of scripted projects.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cElectric Avenue has consistently delivered smart, distinctive series with a strong creative point of view,\u201d said Pancho Mansfield, president of global scripted television at Blink49 Studios. \u201cThis partnership reflects our focus on working with creators who take real tonal risks and build stories that resonate deeply with audiences.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cBlink49 has built a reputation for backing bold ideas and giving creators the space to do their best work,\u201d commented Arnett and fellow co-founder Marc Forman. \u201cWe&#8217;re excited to partner with a team that shares our appetite for taking bigger creative swings,\u00a0championing unique voices from around the world and\u00a0developing some of the most compelling emerging IP. 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