Lineup of 58 titles reinforces Blue Ant Rights’ leadership in high-demand genres including crime, history, formats, lifestyle, kids + animation, and premium documentaries
Highly-anticipated documentary series, Taylor, to make its debut in Cannes
History Unsolved: The Investigation Files, Buried Evidence, The Psychic Swindle, Cosmic Vistas, Andy’s East Coast Kitchen Crawl, Tralala, and The Great Art Fraud among the extensive slate of content produced by Blue Ant Studios’ production companies
(Toronto, Canada – September 25, 2025) – Blue Ant Rights, the distribution arm of global production powerhouse Blue Ant Studios, is bringing 58 new and returning titles to MIPCOM, spanning today’s most in-demand genres, including crime, history, formats and premium documentary. Headlining the slate is Taylor, a highly anticipated docuseries from Sandpaper Films, premiering this fall on Channel 4. The series explores the extraordinary rise of the world’s highest-grossing music artist and offers international buyers unique insight into one of the most influential cultural figures of our time.
The robust slate also underscores Blue Ant’s deepening investment in crime and history—genres that continue to deliver strong performance for the studio and proven appeal with buyers and audiences alike. This year’s crime titles include Death in the Wild (6 x 60 HD, Cream Productions), The Psychic Swindle (1 x 60 HD, Blue Ant Studios), The Great Art Fraud (2 x 60 4K, Blue Ant Studios), and a sophomore season of The Jury: Murder Trial (4 x 60 HD, Screendog Productions). On the history front, highlights include Cold War Spies (6 x 60 HD, Perpetual Entertainment), Buried Evidence (10 x 60 HD, Blue Ant Studios), and History Unsolved: The Investigation Files (10 x 60 HD). Blue Ant Rights will also debut content from its newly acquired production companies, Insight Productions and Proper Television, including the lifestyle series Andy’s East Coast Kitchen Crawl (12 x 30 4K, Proper TV).
“It’s been a pivotal year for Blue Ant—we took the company public, acquired three leading production companies, and expanded our investment in content and rights,” said Mark Bishop, Co-President, Blue Ant Studios. “We’re proud to bring our largest slate yet to MIPCOM, featuring premium content from our in-house teams alongside standout titles from our independent partners. This impressive lineup of new originals and long-running returning series underscores our commitment to the genres that consistently connect with buyers and audiences worldwide.”
CRIME:
Death in the Wild (6 x 60 HD, Cream Productions) follows a group of people whose outdoor escape turns deadly – whether at the hands of a mysterious stranger, or a loved one driven by jealousy, greed or hidden grudges. With powerful stories from family, friends and investigators, and shocking twists and turns, this series will take you to some of the most scenic places on earth – while unexpected peril lurks in the shadows of the great outdoors.
The Great Art Fraud (2 x 60 4K, Blue Ant Studios) is a story of art’s most sensational fraud. Inigo Philbrick is an overnight sensation, selling artworks to the world’s richest collectors. With the market booming and a reality TV star girlfriend, he spends millions on private jets and parties. But there is a dark secret behind his success – he has created one of the biggest art frauds in history. When it comes crashing down he must choose: face justice or disappear? Philbrick and girlfriend Victoria vanish without a trace. As his victims realize they have been conned, the FBI begins a global manhunt. Finally captured in the South Pacific, Philbrick faces justice in a New York courtroom where the full extent of his $86 million scam is revealed. Prison puts an end to his life as an art dealer, but now free, he hopes to make a comeback.
The Psychic Swindle (1 x 60 HD, Blue Ant Studios) is a gripping documentary that unravels the intricate mail-order psychic scam masterminded by Patrice Runner, who duped millions of people worldwide over 20 years through the power of persuasive writing through a partnership with notable French psychic, Maria Duval. Through meticulous investigations, exclusive archive and intimate interviews, the film exposes how this exploitation of human hopes and fears resulted in one of the largest psychic scams in history, culminating in a global manhunt for Runner and a high-profile criminal trial that delves into the nature of belief itself.
The Jury: Murder Trial S2 (4 x 60 HD, Screendog Productions) is a ground-breaking experiment that puts the jury system itself on trial. Each season restages a real murder trial word-for-word from original court transcripts, with actors bringing the case to life. Ordinary people are sworn in as jurors, tasked with reaching a verdict. As the trial unfolds, their deliberations reveal not only the challenges of interpreting the law, but also the moral beliefs, personal experiences, and hidden biases that shape how justice is delivered.
When Death Comes Knocking (10 x 60 HD, BriteSpark Films, part of Argonon Media) follows homicide investigations where crucial evidence was caught on a Ring style doorbell or home security footage. Featuring dramatic cases from the UK and USA, investigators, digital forensics experts and friends and families of the victim help piece together what happened. Cases include the wife of an anaesthetist found dead in an apparent suicide, and a Jehovah’s Witness bludgeoned to death in her hallway.
I Am a Stalker (8 x 60 HD, Transistor Films) takes a chilling, first-of-its-kind look at the disturbing crime of stalking – told through the eyes of both perpetrators and survivors. Across eight episodes, convicted stalkers speak candidly about the twisted path from attraction to obsession, while survivors share powerful accounts of the trauma they endured and the fight for justice. This gripping new series profiles some of the most notorious stalkers behind bars today – as they reveal, in their own words, how love spiralled into terror.
Murder in Mind (10 x 60 HD, back2back Productions) examines the psychological forces behind real-life killings. Each episode focuses on a single case, examining the perpetrator’s path to murder through interviews with detectives, survivors, friends, and family. Psychologists and criminologists break down how trauma, red flags, and poor decisions escalated into fatal outcomes. Diaries, social media posts, and personal recordings from the killers themselves provide haunting insight into their state of mind. Respectful to victims, yet unflinching in its exploration, this series seeks to understand how these complex psyches could hold the key to preventing future tragedies.
HISTORY:
Buried Evidence (10 x 60 HD, Blue Ant Studios) investigates astonishing archaeological finds – uncovering the secrets they hold and exploring how they’ve rewritten everything we thought we knew about history. Stunning 3D reconstructions peel back layers of soil and time, immersing viewers in ancient sites, while historians and scientists decode the evidence and ignite bold new theories. This gripping, fast-paced journey through buried wonders shows how these discoveries continue to shape our understanding of the past and the world we live in today.
History Unsolved: The Investigation Files (10 x 60 HD, Blue Ant Studios) follows a team of historians and criminologists as they tackle the past’s most enduring mysteries. From the legendary curse of King Tutankhamun to the truth behind the Mona Lisa heist, each episode presents three cases that play out like real-time forensic investigations, filled with twists, intrigue, and unexpected revelations. At the core of every story is the evidence board – a dynamic visual device that helps chart the investigation’s shifting landscape. As new clues emerge and theories evolve, our detectives connect the dots, expose hidden motives, and peel back the layers of history with the urgency, suspense, and drama of a modern thriller.
A Kingdom in Chaos (1 x 90 | 2 x 60 HD, One Tribe TV) is a historical documentary series exploring the dramatic events leading up to and during the Civil War in Stuart England and its impact across the whole of Europe. A story of bloody battles, daring resistance and merciless revenge, this series asks how within the course of a few short years, England managed to fall into civil war, abolish the monarchy and set up a republic, only to see the King back on the throne and the monarchy restored.
Cold War Spies (6 x 60 HD, Perpetual Entertainment) pulls the iron curtain back on the Cold War, a conflict fought by spies not soldiers, where the weapons were secret cameras, miniature recording devices, codes, stealth and poisoned umbrellas (for stabbing targets). With contributions by former agents of the CIA, M15 and the KGB, each episode will explore a theme: Double Agents, Most Wanted, Licence To Kill, Doomsday, Special Ops, Sexpionage.
Mysteries from Above S5 (10 x 60 HD, Blue Ant Studios) sets out to investigate significant historic and contemporary sites from above with drone, satellite, and aerial photography. Each story begins with a view from above, which allows a unique perspective to understand the site below and dramatically changes the way we see these mysteries, ourselves and the world around us. From eerie abandoned sites, to staggering natural marvels, to the evocative relics of ancient civilizations, the series uses cutting-edge satellites, drones, and aerial views to uncover long-forgotten secrets, solve earth-bound enigmas and explore bizarre natural phenomena.
Secrets of the Lost Cities (6 x 60 HD, WildBear Entertainment) unearths the hidden mysteries behind the world’s most legendary ancient metropolises – how they rose, why they fell, and what they left behind. From Angkor’s sophisticated water systems to Pompeii’s vibrant life frozen in time, from Petra’s breathtaking stone architecture to Cusco’s strategic brilliance, each episode blends expert insight, cutting-edge archaeology, and stunning visual recreations to bring these lost worlds to life. Journey to ancient times and uncover the innovations, ambitions, and vulnerabilities that shaped history. Buried in the ruins are not just stories – but powerful lessons for our world today.
World War II: History on Trial (6 x 60 HD, WildBear Entertainment) explores the global pursuit of justice in the aftermath of humanity’s most devastating conflict. From the landmark trials in Nuremberg and Tokyo to lesser-known but vital proceedings in countries like Norway, Poland, and France, war criminals were brought before the courts. This series uncovers the stories behind these trials, revealing how they not only delivered justice – but also laid the legal foundations for prosecuting crimes against humanity today.
BIOGRAPHY:
Taylor (2 x 60 | 1 x 90 HD, Sandpaper Films) is a cinematic, emotional, and deeply human portrait of the most deeply beloved—and most scrutinised—pop artist of our time, Taylor Swift. From her childhood to today, the film digs deep across her 20-year career, using rare early tapes and insight from significant cultural voices, industry insiders and fans. Her journey has been epic, and this documentary reflects all the joy and artistry, heartbreaks and high stakes of her stunning career, while showing viewers sides of Taylor Swift that they might not know or expect.
Judi Dench: Shakespeare, My Family, and Me (1 x 60 HD, Proper Job Films) Oscar-winner, 90-year-old Dame Judi Dench is celebrated for roles in James Bond and Shakespeare in Love. But she’s also passionate about the world’s greatest playwright, William Shakespeare. Now, she is on a quest to discover whether her ancestor met Shakespeare in 1606, the year he writes three of his greatest plays, plague returns to England and Londoners reel from the Gunpowder Plot. She travels from Denmark’s legendary Elsinore castle – home to Shakespeare’s Hamlet – to some of England’s finest palaces to edge ever closer to her hero. In a dramatic finale, will Judi discover that her ancestor actually met Shakespeare?
FACTUAL ENTERTAINMENT & FORMATS:
Race Against the Tide (UK) (6 x 30 HD, Tern TV) While BAFTA winning comedian and host Iain Stirling keeps a watchful eye on the ever-nearing tide, seven talented teams of amateurs and professionals battle it out in a high stakes contest to create spectacular sand sculptures that wow the expert judges. Artist Sadie Clayton and sand sculptor Jamie Wardley will be judging their efforts, choosing a winning sculpture before it is swept away by the tide.
House of Heat (10 x 45 HD, On The Stoop) Adult content creators move into a house to help grow each other’s fanbases on OnlyFans, TikTok & Instagram. In this house, they better bring the heat! 9 adult content creators, 1 House. New friendships and romances form. What could go wrong?
Money for Nothing S19 (20 x 60 HD, Friel Kean Films) follows entrepreneur Sarah Moore as she collaborates with expert restorers, upcyclers and craftspeople and travels to recycling centres to save objects from being dumped into landfill. Sarah transforms them into valuable pieces, making money for people who had no idea there was cash to be made from their trash. The items are improved beyond recognition and given a bespoke edge, which in turn gives them a higher value.
Gone Fishing S8 (6 x 30 | 1 x 60 HD, Owl Power TV) follows lifelong friends and comedic royalty Paul Whitehouse and Bob Mortimer have more in common than just their love of laughter – on a more serious note, they have both suffered complex heart disease. Paul is an experienced fisherman, Bob, a complete novice. Paul thought a tour of the country’s finest fishing spots might help Bob’s recovery, and along the way maybe they’d learn something about each other.
Northwoods Survival S2 (8 x 60 HD, Blue Ant Studios) follows a diverse group of people as they embark on the challenge of their lives – a four-season mission to build a life in the vast and unforgiving northern landscape. The series takes viewers on an adventure through some of the country’s most remote and rugged spots, as our participants face the harsh realities of living entirely off the land and striving to not just survive, but to thrive, in these treacherous places that they now call home.
Engineering by Catastrophe (6 x 60 HD, WildBear Entertainment) explores how today’s most advanced structures are shaped by the disasters of the past. From spacecraft and skyscrapers to tunnels and flood barriers, each episode unpacks the engineering innovations behind modern marvels – and the catastrophic failures that inspired them. Using expert analysis, CGI, archival footage, and real-world simulations, the series reveals how tragedies like the Apollo 1 fire, the Morandi Bridge collapse, and the Mont Blanc tunnel disaster exposed fatal flaws – and led to life-saving breakthroughs.
Engineering from Above (8 x 60 HD, Blue Ant Studios) takes viewers on an exploration of staggering engineering marvels from around the world. Using cutting-edge technology and dynamic graphics, each episode reveals these iconic sites from new perspectives, uncovering the secrets hidden within. Through a unique view from above, the series answers the how and why behind these awe-inspiring feats of human ingenuity.
PARANORMAL & UNEXPLAINED:
Destination Haunted: Leap Castle (1 x 60 HD, Small Army Entertainment) is considered the most haunted castle in the world. Built on an ancient druidic ritual site, it’s home to countless murders, tortures and executions, making it a hot bed for paranormal encounters dating back to the 1600s. Visitors to the Castle have reported being touched and pushed by aggressive poltergeists, seeing apparitions of ghost children and hearing voices. Now, they share their ghost stories from Leap Castle. Paranormal experts Corine Carey, Leanne Sallenback & Kelly Ireland take us inside as they bring to life the riveting history and take a first hand look at the spaces that are home to centuries of hauntings.
My Haunted Hometown S2 (8 x 60 HD, Blue Ant Studios) is an immersive, original and fascinating road trip to seemingly idyllic small towns across North America. Following the terrifying stories of three paranormal witnesses per episode, we learn exactly how the past can come back to haunt you. We revisit the most frightening moments of our witnesses’ lives, inside the locations of the hauntings, to find out which spirits, ghosts and demons they were tortured by.
LIFESTYLE:
Passport Properties (9 x 60 4K, Nash Lux Productions) is a cinematic docuseries that explores extraordinary homes through the people, stories, history, and cultures that bring each of them to life. Each episode blends high-end real estate with authentic human connection, as Billy meets locals—from artisans and historians to chefs and craftsmen—who reveal what it truly means to live in these remarkable locations around the world. Passport Properties offers viewers unique global access to lifestyle, legacy, and property in the world’s most inspiring destinations.
Lakefront Luxury S5 (40 x 30 HD, Nikki Ray Media Agency) is the ultimate escape from the hustle and bustle of the daily grind, with stunning views, gorgeous waterfronts, and serene sunsets. With unlimited budgets and endless wish-lists, each episode takes you on a tour of three opulent properties, as potential buyers weigh their options and ultimately decide which home is the one for them.
Listing Mauritius (10 x 60 HD, PD Production) is a new property reality series that opens the doors to some of the most luxurious homes on the island paradise of Mauritius. This series follows a dynamic team of real estate agents as they hustle to sell multi-million-dollar homes – from beachfront penthouses to boutique hotel villas. Set against a backdrop of turquoise waters and tropical landscapes, each episode showcases stunning properties, high-stakes deals, and the personalities driving them.
Andy’s East Coast Kitchen Crawl (12 x 30 4K, Proper TV) Follows Andy Hay on a quest for fresh flavours and inspiration through East Coast adventures. Every 30-minute episode features a specific region of Canada’s East Coast, and focuses on three eclectic kitchens. Then, Andy returns to his home kitchen in Halifax where he shares a new recipe inspired by his food adventures.
Listing Large (10 x 30 4K, Proper TV) follows Odeen Eccleston and Lamont Wiltshire as they build a real estate empire while juggling parenthood, friendship and love. Real estate mogul Odeen rocks designer stilettos on the construction site and negotiates multimillion-dollar deals during daycare pickups. Odeen’s business partner, Lamont, is a hardnosed entrepreneur and builder, who happens to be her ex-boyfriend and single dad himself. If Odeen is the heart of their company, Lamont is the head that ensures they turn a profit.
Motel Makeover (6 x 30 HD, Proper TV) follows two women, April and Sarah as they chase their dream of shrugging off secure but boring desk jobs to be their own bosses. Their goal is to launch a hospitality empire, one motel at a time.
Cross Country Cake Off (10 x 60 4K, Proper TV) is an original competition series that celebrates the unbridled creativity of some of Canada’s best cake makers and showcases the incredible stories of heart and humour that inspire them. A feel-good competition filled with mouthwatering treats, the series is hosted by tv personality and chef Mary Berg (Mary Makes It Easy), and leading pastry chef Andrew Han.
Cook At All Costs (8 x 60 4K, Boat Rocker Studios & Insight Productions) follows three home cooks as they put their money where their mouths are to bid on ingredients in a high-stakes, auction-packed cook off. With $25,000 in their banks, the homecooks will have to decide if they want to bid big for the best ingredients, save their money for the basics, or gamble on a surprise – because in the end, the cook who best impresses our celebrity guest chef will win all the money left in their bank.
Mary Makes it Easy (50 x 30′ 4K | 25 x 30′ HD, Proper TV) follows Mary Berg as she shares tips, tricks, and recipes to solve everyday cooking conundrums. From time-saving swaps, to new twists on lemons, Berg’s thoughtfulness leaves viewers with a newfound confidence to overcome any challenges they encounter on their culinary journey.
Earth Oven (6 x 60 HD, Hi Mama Productions) is a cultural, round-the-world adventure that explores the earth oven – a way of cooking that transcends location and time. At the heart of the journey is the hangi – New Zealand’s traditional earth oven – and Temuera’s deep personal connection to this ancestral way of cooking. But earth ovens are found in Indigenous cultures around the world, each with their own rich stories. From the volcanic islands of Hawaii to the sacred mountains of Chile, the red soils of Australia, the heartlands of Mexico, and the mystical landscapes of Jordan, Temuera explores how food, fire, and earth connect people across continents. Each episode is a celebration of Indigenous resilience, culinary tradition, and the spiritual bond between land and culture.
Tom Kerridge Secrets of the Pub Kitchen S2 (10 x 30 HD, Bone Soup Productions) Invites viewers behind the scenes of Tom Kerridge’s Michelin-starred pub, The Coach, to reveal his trade secrets. In this series cameras follow Tom and his team as they bring back the most iconic dishes from the past decade to celebrate the pub’s 10th anniversary. Tom also shows us how to make more brilliant pub-style meals at home, sharing personal stories from his long career as one of the country’s most popular chefs.
I do, Redo (10 x 30 HD, Insight Productions) isn’t your typical wedding show full of contrived drama and bridezillas – instead this feel-good series focuses on ordinary people with extraordinary stories and dreams of a wedding they never had a chance to have.
NATURE, WILDLIFE & ENVIRONMENT:
Wild Side of the Moon (3 x 60 4K HDR, Humble Bee Films) The moon shapes life on Earth in extraordinary and unexpected ways: illuminating the nighttime, creating the swelling tides, and summoning the seasons. For the wildlife living under her spell, she can light the way to love, reveal hidden pathways, bring times of plenty, or strip away chances of survival. This spectacular, enchanting, and revelatory three-part natural history series unlocks the mysterious and profound ways in which animals are influenced by the Wild Side of the Moon.
Cliffs of Ireland (2 x 60 HD, Tua Films) is a lyrical, visually breathtaking two-part documentary exploring Ireland’s mighty Atlantic sea cliffs — from the soaring sea-stacks of Slieve League to the thunderous majesty of the Cliffs of Moher. Narrated by lobster fisherman and marine biologist Cormac McGinley, this is a personal odyssey through deep time, wild weather, rare wildlife, and the folklore that binds us to the land. Beneath his homespun wisdom lies a potent environmental message: these cliffs are not just ancient — they are alive.
The Kimberley: Australia’s Wild West (3 x 60 4K HDR, Wild Pacific Media) spans over 400,000 square kilometres of remote tropical wilderness: turquoise coastlines, towering gorges, sandy deserts and sprawling savanna. Its extreme climate and harsh terrain hides remarkable biodiversity, from the fearsome crocodiles that rule the rivers, to the marsupial gliders who soar over the savanna. Following a year of their wild lives through the intense tropical seasons – and tracking the quests of those working to protect them – this three-part adventure reveals the hidden treasures of Australia’s Wild West.
Aussie Snake Wranglers: Deadly Pursuit (6 x 30 4K, Breakout Productions) follows a team of elite snake handlers as they go head-to-head with some of the deadliest snakes on the planet. It’s breeding season on the Sunshine Coast, and snakes are on the move. In each episode, the team answers multiple distress calls from everyday Aussies whose homes have been invaded by these fearsome reptiles. Time is always the enemy. Snakes can disappear in the blink of an eye, leaving families distraught, but the crew don’t stop until the snake is safely caught and relocated, even if that means putting their own lives on the line.
Boss Shark: Battle of the Sexes (1 x 60 4K HDR, WildBear Entertainment) Dr Riley Elliott and marine biologist Kori Burkhardt head to the coast of New Zealand for a shark competition unlike any other. They put the two sexes head-to-head in a series of experiments designed to test their speed, power, and courage. The goal: to find out which great white sex reigns supreme. There can be only one winner in the world’s first Boss Shark: Battle of the Sexes.
Blue Whales: Return of the Giants (1 x 60 | 1 x 30 4K, Oceanic Films, Tangled Bank Studios, SK Films) takes viewers on a journey of a lifetime to explore the world of the magnificent blue whale, a species rebounding from the brink of extinction. They are the largest animals ever to have lived, bigger than any dinosaur, yet we know surprisingly little about them.The film provides an unforgettable window into the lives these animals live — and the extremes scientists must endure to study them.
Humanlike: The Chimps of Fongoli (1 x 60 4K HDR, Passion Pictures) is the story of a remarkable group of chimpanzees in Senegal, West Africa. They live at the very limits of where chimps can survive. As they adapt to the extreme heat of the savanna south of the Sahara Desert, they could hold clues to how we became human. For years, these chimps were elusive ghosts, rarely seen. But then one team and one man changed everything – seeing into their secret lives and recording extraordinary new behaviors that shine a light on our own evolutionary past and fundamentally changing how we think about ourselves.
Becoming Elephant: The Orphans of Reteti (2 x 60 4K HDR, Passion Pictures) is a powerful documentary series set in Northern Kenya, following the remarkable journey of orphaned elephants at Reteti – the first community-owned elephant sanctuary in Africa. Raised by Samburu keepers who act as surrogate parents, these elephants are nurtured back to health and prepared for life in the wild. From tiny calves taking their first bottle to older elephants facing release, the series captures intimate moments of struggle, healing, and transformation.
Tusker: Brotherhood of Elephants (1 x 60 4K HDR, Argo Films) is the epic journey of a great tusker, a living relic of 34 million years of evolution. Through drought and famine, through the relentless pursuit for his ivory, he has endured. And in enduring, he carries forward not just his ancient bloodline, but also the wisdom that will guide the next generation of giants.
VETS, PETS, AND ANIMALS:
Vet Detective (6 x 60 HD, Big Time Decent Productions) follows desperate pet owners as they bring their ailing animals to Dr. Lauren after months—sometimes years—of bewildering vet visits and unanswered questions. That’s when Dr. Lauren steps in. Every case is a puzzle, and every animal is a family member whose life hangs in the balance. Vet Detective is an emotional roller coaster that blends medical mystery, cutting-edge science, and deeply personal stories.
My Best Friend’s an Animal S2 (6 x 60 4K HDR, Big Wave) is an emotive, heart-warming series which tells the stories of humans who have unlikely and extraordinary friendships with wild animals. Featuring 6 compelling stories per episode and filmed all over the world, this series proves that when it comes to friendship – shape, size, or even species is irrelevant. Respect, trust, and understanding can be found in the most surprising places.
SCIENCE & HEALTH:
Wild Science (6 x 60 4K, Big Media) is a cutting-edge natural history series that uses cutting edge CGI, visually dynamic footage and an in-depth scientific zoological perspective to explore the superpowered adaptations of Earth’s most remarkable predators. From deep-sea hunters to apex land carnivores, each episode reveals the scientific secrets behind how these animals hunt, survive, and dominate their ecosystems.
Cosmic Vistas (8 x 60 HD, Blue Ant Studios) dives into extraordinary stories of achievements in the race to better understand space, using stunning new imagery to transport viewers across the cosmos. From mighty human missions to the captivating mysteries of distant worlds, the series explores the Universe’s secrets, inviting us to reflect on our origins, our place among the stars, and the limitless possibilities of what we can achieve.
Spacetime Capsule (3 x 60 HD, Beach House Pictures) showcases breakthroughs in astronomy, AI, neuroscience, and space exploration, tracing humanity’s journey through curiosity, innovation, and communication. It also highlights efforts to secure Earth’s future, from solar power and nuclear fusion to synthetic food production.
DOCUMENTARY:
Moms Club (1 x 90 HD, Winters Rock Entertainment) tells the story of a group of suburban moms—fierce, funny, and fed up— who launch a covert resistance to defend their LGBTQ+ kids and protect public education. Armed with open-source intelligence, “sock puppet” accounts, and a Signal chat that turns into a digital command center, these unlikely activists uncover a chilling conspiracy: their communities are battlegrounds in a decades-long war led by a secretive network of religious extremists and billionaires bent on dismantling the public school system.
He Said, She Said: Blake Lively Vs. Justin Baldoni (1 x 60 HD, ITN Productions) examines all of the scandalous evidence in the gripping case between director Justin Baldoni and actress Blake Lively. When Baldoni announced that Lively would be the star of his film adaptation of the hit book “It Ends With Us”, social media went wild with anticipation. But the controversy that has engulfed the film has threatened to eclipse its message about domestic violence.
Taking Venice (1 x 120 4K, Gert Films) It’s 1964, the Cold War is raging, and the US sets its sights on a new front: the art world. At the prestigious Venice Biennale, a covert cultural campaign unfolds. A savvy Washington insider enlists a rising curator to organize America’s entry. Teaming up with a legendary dealer, they launch an audacious plan to make Robert Rauschenberg—an unorthodox artist using pop culture imagery and street junk—the grand prize winner.
KIDS AND FAMILY:
Tralala (52 x 7 HD, Blue Ant Studios & Stretchy) is an animated preschool series featuring a seven-year-old frog, Tralala, and her inventive and idyllic life with her Dad, Sid. The stories take place around their cosy blue country cottage, where commonplace domestic events unfurl into whimsical, imaginative adventures. Warm, funny and full of music, Tralala is an irresistibly charming and magical show for preschool children.
Lady Ada’s Secret Society S2 (9 x 10 HD, High Flight Pictures) is a live-action, modern coming-of-age comedy about a secret computer club operated by Ava, Tina, Rebelle and Frances at their hyper-traditional boarding school where computers, smartphones, and other modern necessities are banned. Sent there to be turned into ‘proper young ladies’, the girls rebel by executing clever and over-the-top pranks, using technology they either invent or hack while staying one step ahead of their headmistress who wields enormous power over their futures.
Run the Marbles! (25 x 3 HD, GAPC Entertainment) is an energetic, live-action series that rolls kids into the exciting world of marble runs, STEM learning, and hands-on problem-solving. Curious and lively kids host each episode while building wild, one-of-a-kind marble tracks full of twists, leaps, zig-zags, and surprises. The kids problem-solve, tackle challenges, and explore real-world STEM concepts in a way that’s fun, engaging, and easy to follow.
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About Blue Ant Studios
An award-winning international production and rights management business, Blue Ant Studios’ diverse slate spans premium factual and high-impact documentaries, competition and entertainment formats, lifestyle, kids, youth and family, comedy, drama and animation, for broadcasters and streamers throughout the world. A division of Blue Ant Media (TSX: BAMI), the Studio encompasses Blue Ant Studios Productions, Insight Productions, Proper Television, and Jam Filled Entertainment. Its award-winning slate includes iconic, fan-favourite shows such as Blown Away, Canada’s Drag Race, Mysteries From Above, Davey and Jonesie’s Locker, Gary & His Demons, Race Against the Tide, Top Chef Canada, Northwoods Survival, The Great Canadian Baking Show and Amazing Race Canada.
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