Blue Ant International, a division of Blue Ant Media announced today its multi-year distribution and production output deal with CMJ Productions II Inc. This exclusive distribution output deal provides 39 hours of new and premium unscripted content annually, as well as the acquisition of CMJ’s library of almost 200 hours of high-quality lifestyle and factual content. T
Specializing in factual series, CMJ is committed to developing and producing premium documentary programming such as Fatal Vows (62 x 60’ HD), a series that explores tumultuous, shocking and high-stake divorces and the deadly murders linked to them. Other noteworthy credits include A Stranger In My Home (26 x 60’ HD), which follows suspenseful true stories of what happens when strangers come together under one roof and begin new relationships.
“CMJ Productions have a proven track record of delivering high quality content to international buyers. Their rich development expertise and ability to execute ratings hits allows Blue Ant International to deliver on its promise of providing premium content,” said Solange Attwood, SVP, Blue Ant International. “We look forward to showcasing both their new and existing slates.”
As part of this deal, Blue Ant Media has commissioned CMJ to produce 39 hours annually of original content for the media’s company’s growing roster of passionate brands which include T+E, Smithsonian Channel Canada and Cottage Life. Programming will focus on factual, factual entertainment and docu-dramas.
“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 docu-dramas, we see this as a great opportunity to further explore more international co-production relationships while delivering exclusive content to Canadian audiences,” said Vanessa Case, EVP,Content, Blue Ant Media.
“CMJ is thrilled to enter into this new partnership with global distribution leader, Blue Ant International, “ said John Kuyk, Founder, President, CMJ Productions II Inc. “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.”
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