Sara Alessi

TORONTO: Former Tricon Films & Television exec Nick Solowski has joined Blue Ant International as the director of international sales and acquisitions.

LOS GATOS: Netflix is gearing up to launch the original documentary feature Get Me Roger Stone, covering how the political consultant transformed American politics, as well as his connection to Donald Trump.

MONTREAL: Investigation Discovery (ID) has given the go-ahead to Guilty Rich from CMJ Productions II (A Stranger in My Home, Fatal Vows).

LONDON: TCB Media Rights is preparing to launch 25 new programs at MIPTV, including history- and scientific mystery-themed content such as Hunting Nazi Treasure.

BERLIN: Discovery Science has picked up exclusive TV rights in more than 100 countries for the recently completed series Evil Knows!: In the Name of Science, featuring “Evil” Jared Hasselhoff.

NEW YORK: Science Channel has named two new Mythbusters, certified rescue diver, pilot and drone enthusiast Brian Louden and product designer Jonathan Lung.

LONDON: Drive has presold the three-part series Supernatural Nazis in Europe, Asia and Latin America.

SHERMAN OAKS: GRB Entertainment has secured sales in Europe, the Middle East and Africa for several docuseries, including Princes of Malibu.

LONDON: ITV has commissioned Grant Mansfield’s Plimsoll Productions to produce the new series Teach My Pet To Do That, hosted by comedian and animal lover Alexander Armstrong.

GLASGOW: BBC Scotland has commissioned IMG to produce an hour-long documentary celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Celtic’s European Cup win.