Blue Ant Expands Factual Slate

TORONTO: Blue Ant International has entered into a multiyear distribution and production output deal that sees CMJ Productions II providing 39 hours of new unscripted content for Blue Ant Media annually.

In addition, the agreement covers the acquisition of CMJ’s library of nearly 200 hours of lifestyle and factual content, which Blue Ant International will represent at MIPCOM next month. Blue Ant International will exclusively represent CMJ’s entire new slate under the deal.

“CMJ Productions have a proven track record of delivering high-quality content to international buyers,” said Solange Attwood, the senior VP at Blue Ant International. “Their rich development expertise and ability to execute ratings hits allows Blue Ant International to deliver on its promise of providing premium content. We look forward to showcasing both their new and existing slates.”

Vanessa Case, the executive VP of content at Blue Ant Media, added, “We’ve entered into an exclusive production arrangement with CMJ for 39 hours of original premium content to expand Blue Ant Media’s factual slate. With CMJ’s expertise in factual-entertainment and docudramas, we see this as a great opportunity to further explore more international co-production relationships while delivering exclusive content to Canadian audiences.”

“CMJ is thrilled to enter into this new partnership with global distribution leader Blue Ant International,” said John Kuyk, the founder and president of CMJ Productions II. “Blue Ant International’s ability to make deals across diverse types of platforms allows us to exploit our content in many new ways and aligns with our corporate growth strategy.”