Expanding into primetime scripted, Blue Ant Rights introduces three new dramas: Suspect, Elkhorn and In The Pines
The new slate builds on the distributor’s strength in access-driven, high-impact storytelling across crime, factual entertainment, kids and documentaries
(Toronto, Canada — February 19, 2026) Blue Ant Rights, the distribution arm of Blue Ant Studios, today unveiled an expanded slate of 40 new and returning premium titles that it is debuting at its London Screenings event on February 26th. The line-up delivers the premium, access-driven storytelling the distributor is known for across in-demand genres, such as factual entertainment, crime, high-impact documentaries, while introducing primetime scripted to its genre mix. The offering comes as Blue Ant Rights continues to grow its global catalogue, which now surpasses 9,000 hours following Blue Ant Media’s acquisition of Thunderbird Entertainment.
As part of its move into primetime scripted, Blue Ant Rights is introducing three new titles, Suspect, Elkhorn and In The Pines. The distributor is working with industry veteran Leona Connell, who has joined the team as Senior Scripted Consultant, underscoring its commitment to building its scripted offering.
The slate also features returning format The Jury (Australia:S2): Skeleton in the Garden studio-commissioned investigative series World’s Most Secret Places, a powerful slate of true crime titles including Fatal First Dates and Murder USA, as well as contemporary documentaries Deepfaking Sam Altman and Beyond the Silk Road, reinforcing Blue Ant’s commitment to delivering bold, globally relevant stories with scale, access and impact.
“This year’s London Screenings slate reflects the continued evolution of our business,” said Mark Bishop, Co-President, Blue Ant Studios. “We’re expanding into primetime scripted while continuing to strengthen our offering across documentary, factual entertainment and formats. With a growing catalogue and an increased ability to leverage our collective strength across our distribution, expanded studios production and channels businesses, we’re able to offer partners flexible deal structures, tailored content packages and exclusive windowing opportunities.”
SCRIPTED
In the Pines (6 x 60 HD, Meta Films)
Inspired by real events, this six-part scripted series is a character-driven crime drama set inside a dangerous criminal enterprise built on deception. Sara, a down-on-her-luck outsider, is drawn into a high-stakes world by Dan, a regular guy who’s just trying to support himself and his daughter. Their friendship feels real, and their paths intertwine more and more – until a shocking event turns the tables on everything they know about each other. What begins as a way to get by quickly becomes something much harder to escape. As their paths intertwine, and the deeper they go, every connection raises the question of who is telling the truth and who may be playing another game.
Elkhorn (18 x 60 HD, Morningstar Entertainment)
Elkhorn is an action-packed Western that presents the coming-of-age story of a young man, Theodore Roosevelt, who must overcome an unimaginable personal tragedy when his mother and wife die on the same day.
Suspect (2 x 90 HD, Orchard Studios)
This compelling factual drama series revolves around the police interrogations of prime suspects in real-life high profile true crime cases. From the moment our suspects enter the police station, to the moment they are charged or released, this gripping scripted format follows the minute-by-minute story of those critical hours in the interview room. Based on meticulous research and detailed transcripts, the films inter-cut the real-time interrogation with flashbacks to the crime scene, and documentary-style interviews with key characters in the story.
CRIME
Killers Caught on Camera S4 (10 x 60 HD, back2back Productions)
An access-driven series that uncovers the shocking footage and psychological insights behind killers’ convictions. Through unseen CCTV, police body cam and mobile footage, this series explores how everyday interactions can escalate into deadly violence. Each episode reveals the critical role that digital forensics, cameras and social media play in building evidence. Featuring in-depth expert analysis, the series delves into the science of solving murder, showing how we are all witnesses in a highly monitored world. With exclusive footage and firsthand accounts, Killers: Caught on Camera offers a gripping look at the terrifying moments that lead to tragedy.
Last Night Out S2 (10 x 60 HD, FirstLookTV)
This true crime series examines real-life cases where lives were lost during what should have been carefree moments—nights out with friends, family celebrations and intimate evenings with loved ones. Each episode takes a deep dive into the victim’s final hours, blending emotional testimonies with investigative storytelling to uncover how trust was shattered, relationships turned deadly, and opportunities to prevent tragedy were missed. Through interviews with families, friends and experts, Last Night Out shows how a single night can change everything, forever altering countless lives.
Murder USA (30 x 60 HD, FirstLookTV)
Who is the killer? Where is the killer? What’s going to happen next? This is a series that plunges us into the place and moment of a murder. It’s a plot-driven observational documentary boosted by the assets of local newsrooms exclusively available to our series. Witnesses to events join experts who unravel the setbacks and breakthroughs of homicide cases and survey the emotional wreckage from which folks rebuild their lives. Using video assets from the day of the crime, Murder USA will reveal all.
Fatal Fraud (10 x 60 HD, Hello Mary)
From homicides and heists to ransoms and robberies gone wrong, cash is at the centre of many criminal investigations. This series profiles a number of shocking crimes motivated by money; a range of cases in which financial fraud spiralled out of control and led to murder. Through interviews with experts and contemporary archives, each episode explores how overwhelming greed triggered a chain of devastating events with deadly consequences. By analysing the perpetrators and their victims, we follow the money to unpack the part finance played in each felony.
The Jury: Skeleton in the Garden (5 x 60 HD, Northern Pictures presented in association with Screen NSW)
The Jury (Australia) format returns after its award-winning first instalment with a compelling new case in this internationally adaptable jury-room format. A real-life manslaughter trial is restaged with complete fidelity, using actors to deliver court transcripts word for word. Twelve ordinary jurors are sequestered to deliberate a cold case involving the discovery of a woman’s remains in the garden of an elderly retiree. As they weigh circumstantial evidence and opposing legal arguments behind closed doors, the series builds to a final revelation from an unexpected source that leaves the jury profoundly shaken.
Fatal First Dates (10 x 60 HD, Perpetual Entertainment)
This is a global true crime series that investigates horrific stories of deadly first dates and the circumstances that led up to these fatal encounters. Everyone is looking for a deep and meaningful connection, one way or another. Unfortunately, sometimes the person you’re about to meet isn’t who they’ve claimed to be online or over the phone.
Bodies on the Bridge (2 x 60 HD, Longwave Studios)
A gripping two-part documentary that unravels one of the most disturbing murder investigations in recent UK history. When Colombian national Yostin Mosquera fled Bristol’s Clifton Suspension Bridge in July 2024, leaving behind two suitcases leaking blood, police soon uncovered a crime that led back to a quiet flat in West London – and into a hidden world of exploitation, secrecy and violence. Through exclusive interviews with the senior police investigators who led the case alongside friends and acquaintances of the victims, the series reconstructs how a long-distance relationship spiralled into a double murder. Drawing on extensive CCTV, bodycam footage and court evidence, this film goes beyond the headlines to examine trust, power and the dark consequences of lives lived partly in the shadows.
Poisonous Liaisons S2 (13 x 60 HD, White Spark Pictures)
Poison has long been a weapon of choice; in desperate cases of defence, jealousy, inheritance and of course for revenge. Through interviews with criminal experts and psychiatrists, Poisonous Liaisons delves into the thought process of some of history’s most notorious criminals including Lyda Southard, Nannie Doss and Graham Young, revealing their methods and the short and long-term effects their substances had on victims. At the end of each episode their crimes are fully revealed, keeping the audience gripped through a stunning narrative that details the series of events leading up to these heinous acts of murder.
DOCUMENTARY
Beyond the Silk Road (1 x 90 / 2 x 60 HD, Blink Films)
Award-winning actor Dominic West (The Wire, The Crown) saddles up for the adventure of a lifetime. Leaving the Hollywood rat race behind, Dominic embarks on a journey that sees him go back to basics, living a nomadic lifestyle that echoes our ancient past in one of the most spectacular landscapes on the planet. As he travels on horseback across the ancient plains of Kyrgyzstan’s Silk Road. By his side is expert guide Alexandra Tolstoy – one of the only Western women to know the country inside out. Having ridden the length of the Silk Road on horseback in 1999, and now guiding tours there ever since, Alexandra believes the Kyrgyz’ way of life offers an antidote to our fast-paced, modern lives.
Nenya / Margarita (1 x 90 / 1 x 60 HD, Good Productions and Dog Star Films)
Margarita is a 90-minute feature documentary following a young, bold, Nenet teenager on a voyage of self-discovery. The film is a portrait of an ancient way of life from a new and surprising voice. Not an elder or a chief, but a young woman who is at a crossroads in her life, questioning her future. The discovery of previously unseen archives combined with current global events including war, economic crisis and the scarcity of natural resources adds to the contemporary resonance of this story. While Margarita’s unique coming of age story drives us forward in the here and now, it will be given depth and power through access to rare and intimate footage of her family, stretching back over 20 years. With Margarita’s voice always at the centre, she helps us weave together past and present in a story of extraordinary change.
Deepfaking Sam Altman (1 x 90 / 1 x 60 HD, Hartbeat Productions, Vox Media Studios, & All Facts)
When Los Angeles filmmaker Adam Bhala Lough fails to land an interview with the elusive Sam Altman, he travels to India to deepfake the tech CEO, only to create a glitchy Large Language Model, “Sam Bot” that moves into his home, befriends his son and begins co-directing the movie. As “Sam Bot” grows more lifelike, Adam is forced to decide whether to delete the AI he accidentally brought to life. The film becomes a sharp, surprisingly moving exploration of how humans navigate the chaotic new world of artificial intelligence.
LIFESTYLE
Mary’s Kitchen Crush (30 x 30 HD, Blue Ant Studios)
This show follows culinary star Mary Berg as she shares creative twists on home-cooked classics inspired by the people who have shaped her life. In each episode, Mary prepares three to four original recipes, crafting meals that act as edible love letters to family and friends. Along the way, she guides viewers through every step by sharing tips, techniques and takeaways that make the recipes approachable and fun. Grab a seat at Mary’s table and join her for a heartwarming, inspiring celebration of food, family and the people who make every dish meaningful.
America the Bountiful (26 x 30 HD, America The Bountiful Productions & Credo Nonfiction)
Join TV personality, cookbook author and radio/podcast host Capri Cafaro on a journey through America’s backroads in this new, original travel and history series that explores the nation’s diverse cultural tapestry by using food as a guide.
Order Up! S2 (8 x 60 4K, Beach House Pictures)
Order Up! follows Fresh Off the Boat star Hudson Yang on the ultimate chef crash course across America and Singapore. Having a full-time acting career, Hudson must compress the classic chef apprenticeship by travelling the U.S. to visit several renowned, accomplished chefs and restaurants, before flying to Singapore for even harder and more unique challenges in an unfamiliar setting.
Flat Out Food S6 (5 x 30 HD, HalterMedia)
Flat Out Flood aims to change how we think about our cuisine. Author and journalist Jenn Sharp takes us on a journey from a meal’s beginning to the dinner plate, while taking us through the ingredients’ history and cultural significance. Farmers, producers and food artisans show us how they raise and grow their products, while talented chefs committed to feeding people seasonal and sustainable food show us how they create versatile, flavourful dishes from basic ingredients.
Adam Richman Eats Italy (10 x 30 HD, Raise the Roof Productions)
Ciao, food lovers! Globally famous superfoodie Adam Richman is back with his next delicious adventure and this time he’s in Italy! With its remarkable culinary heritage, every region of Italy has unique specialities to savour, and Adam’s route was curated by dropping pins in the places that are home to iconic Italian dishes. From Parma for its famous ham, to Bologna for rich and warming lasagna alla bolognese, Naples for the perfect pizza, to Treviso for a terrific tiramisu. These proud places have given birth to world-famous ingredients and dishes, and Adam wants to taste every single one.
KIDS & FAMILY
I Love Being Me (12 x 10 HD, GAPC Entertainment)
I Love Being Me is a documentary-style series that brings us into the world of children who are often seen as ‘other’ or ‘different’. In each seven minute episode, the children act as guides for our audience as we playfully explore the richness of language, culture and diversity. They are fun, personal stories that will encourage the natural curiosity in all children, and normalize differences to celebrate the beautiful uniqueness of every child.
Old Enough! S3 (6 x 30 HD, Blue Ant Studios)
Based on the hit Japanese format of the same name, Old Enough! is a documentary-style series that follows young Canadian kids as they get their very first taste of independence. Each episode follows real children, ages 3 – 6, as they head out into the world by themselves for the first time to run everyday errands for their parents. What starts as simple, household tasks turns into hilarious adventures and heartwarming interactions when carried out by newly empowered toddlers who are often held back by their helicopter parents.
BeddyByes (52 x 11′; JAM Media)
This charming CG-animated preschool series helps toddlers and young preschoolers wind down for sleep. Each episode features a unique story-driven theme and follows a consistent daily routine⸺Play Time, Yummy Time, Brushie Time, Story Time, BeddyByes⸺guiding children toward naptime or nighttime rest.
Mittens & Pants (125 x 7’, 3 seasons, Windy Isle Entertainment)
An adorable live-action preschool series that features best friends Mittens the kitten and Pants the puppy, who live in the all-animal town of Kibble Corners. Every day is a new adventure with their friends and family and the people and places In their town that are familiar to all young children.
Mermicorno: Starfall (26 x 22’, Atomic Cartoons)
An epic, animated comedy-adventure series based on the beloved characters from the tokidoki brand. These enchanting unicorn-mermaid heroes have unique creative powers that help protect them from the evil Ika Inkblot, who is threatening to destroy their ocean home. Along the way, they discover the magic of self-expression, form new friendships, and even find the best bowl of ramen in the sea!
FACTUAL ENTERTAINMENT
World’s Most Secret Places (8 x 60 HD, Blue Ant Studios)
World’s Most Secret Places explores enigmatic locations hidden from public view—Fort Knox. The White House bunkers, an Arctic Doomsday vault. Using original blueprints, rare archives, declassified documents, and first-hand testimony, the series reveals what lies inside, uncovering forgotten stories, hidden histories, and the secrets behind the world’s most protected and enigmatic sites.
Paramedics: Emergency Response S3-7 (31 x 30 HD, Fahrenheit Films)
This show is an intense, fast-paced, observational documentary series following several diverse and dedicated teams of paramedics as they respond to calls ranging from minor mishaps to life-threatening emergencies.
Airport Lost & Found: True Stories (10 x 60 HD, Lucky 8)
In this new series, we’ll take viewers to a place where no passenger has ever gone before, offering a behind-the-scenes look at airport lost and found offices. This is an opportunity to see a wide variety of lost and found departments across the country, each with its own unique characters and flavours. We’ll see these departments sift through hundreds of items per day including surprising and mysterious items like a case of harmonicas, a briefcase of cash, or a box of fresh seafood. The process is like finding a needle in a haystack. But even when it seems like these items are lost forever, we’ll see these departments play the role of detective to reunite thousands of items per year.
Big Night In (1 x 90 HD, Format Only, Orchard Studios)
The ‘70s Big Night In invites three multigenerational families to take a trip back in time to enjoy a night of prime-time television from the 1970s to discover what we watched, how we watched, and what it says about us – then and now. Fifty years ago, gathering around the TV was a beloved pastime, with hit shows from far fewer channels entertaining millions and creating a shared culture. Today, with endless content available anytime and anywhere, this shared viewing experience is rare, and its role in family life has diminished. In this immersive experience, our families will be invited to a ‘70s-themed location to put down their mobiles, pick up their coffees and enjoy a range of programmes from the Saturday night schedule of 50 years ago. The line-up will include sitcoms, game shows, drama and news, provoking personal memories and strong reactions. Viewers will be reminded of famous faces from the decade and how they reflected the nation’s tastes. As families watch, comment and reflect on the night’s TV, experts will provide surprising social and cultural history context. This nostalgic trip down TV’s memory lane will offer a fascinating lens on ‘70s family life and society, celebrating a time when Saturday night TV captivated a nation.
Trading Places (4 x 60 HD, Orchard Studios)
Trading Places is the culture clash format which parachutes an outrageous 21st Century tribe into the thick of a completely different way of life – a polar opposite community. The immediate clash of personalities and behaviours will be explosive, provocative and hilarious. Our visitors must immerse themselves fully into the lives of their hosts, abiding by their rules, embracing their traditions and respecting their way of life, however uncomfortable, embarrassing or wrong it might feel.
HISTORY
Disaster Autopsy S2 (6 x 60 HD, BLINK)
Disaster Autopsy offers an innovative and exciting way to investigate the hidden causes behind some of the world’s most catastrophic events. Disasters strike without warning, anywhere, anytime. In a high rise building, at sea, even in space. Why does an aircraft carrier explode? How does one of Italy’s most famous bridges collapse? What causes a catastrophic meltdown in a nuclear power plant? Disaster Autopsy reveals how any of them can begin with the smallest details – a paperwork error, a bad glue job, even something as simple as changing a restaurant’s opening hours. Using expert analysis and cutting-edge 3D graphics, the series re-creates these real-world disasters, peeling back the layers to uncover their surprising causes. Whatever it is, this series will uncover it by conducting a complete… Disaster Autopsy
Mysteries from Above S6 (8 x 60 HD, Blue Ant Studios)
Mysteries from Above 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.
The Last Hunt for Nazi Gold (6 x 60 HD, Picasso Film)
Join British historian Guy Walters (Mysteries From Above) on an epic 4,000-km journey around Europe as he hunts for the most elusive treasure of all – Nazi Gold! Sometimes whole railway trains of plunder are said to be hidden, and even modern wonders of the world, such as the Amber Room, are reputed to be out there somewhere. Guy will be driving across Europe in his mostly reliable Land Rover armed only with some old documents and maps, a spade, fork and pickaxe – on a mission to find some Nazi gold.
NATURE, WILDLIFE & ENVIRONMENT
Aussie Snake Wranglers: Deadly Pursuit S2 (6 x 30 4K HDR, Breakout Productions)
Aussie Snake Wranglers is a documentary series following the busiest snake catching team in Australia as they go head-to-head with some of the deadliest animals on the planet. Set against the backdrop of Queensland’s picturesque Sunshine Coast, our snake wranglers will come up against some of the most venomous snakes in the world including tigers, red bellies, eastern browns and death adders.
Europe’s Wild Kingdoms (2 x 60 4K HDR, Le Cinquième Rêve)
With exclusive access, this two-part series delves deep into Europe’s most beautiful heritage sites to reveal how they are inextricably linked to the wildlife living there. Mont-St-Michel and the castles of the Loire Valley in France, Bran Castle in Romania, Alhambra in Spain and Duart Castle in Scotland are just some of the many famous cultural heritage sites in Europe that, beneath their grand splendour, hide many secrets and surprises. After centuries of war and peace, upheaval and settlement, these heritage sites and their surrounding natural habitats are home to a diversity of wildlife that have forged relationships with heritage sites in their own unique ways. Ambitious drone shots and long lenses along with infrared, remote, and time-lapse filming never-before-seen views of these magnificent heritage, showing fascinating animal behaviour unfolding through the seasons.
Jawsome: Canada’s Great White Sharks (1 x 60 HD, River Road)
With increased sightings of great white sharks on Canada’s eastern coast, Jawesome: Canada’s Great White Sharks unravels the enigmas surrounding these creatures.
Wild Philippines (2 x 60, Terra Mater)
The Philippines have been formed by Earth’s powerful forces for millions of years. Oceans, seas, volcanos and the diverse marine life at the edge of the Coral Triangle make these islands a truly unique natural paradise on the Pacific Ring of Fire. This program will take us there to discover the beauty of The Philippines.
Planet Weird S2 (6 x 60 4K SDR, WildBear Entertainment)
In Series 1, Planet Weird dove into the most bizarre outliers in the animal kingdom. Stylish, eclectic and cheeky, the series played with pop culture, graphics and human comparisons to make the absolute extremities of nature leap right off the screen and into the modern world. With the help of celebrity comedic narrator Ross Noble, Planet Weird delivered an experience that was funny, irreverent, and honest – revealing amazing creatures that can be as failable and deluded as we are. The series has smash-hit written into its DNA.
Superbeast (6 x 60 4K HDR, WildBear Entertainment)
This top-ten format captures nature at its rawest, most powerful, most intelligent, or fastest. It’s the Guinness Book of World Records meets Built for the Kill. Each episode delivers an ascending list of the best of the best wildlife abilities in a specific category, focusing on their extraordinary skills. Fastest, deadliest, sneakiest, trickiest… The list will always be curated for surprise and revelation.
SCIENCE & HEALTH
Volcano Countdown (4 x 60 HD, WildBear Entertainment)
Across the Earth, volcanoes are the clearest sign that our planet is a living, growing system beneath our feet. Volcanoes are the most powerful force of nature, and their influence spans every continent. Across four episodes, Volcano Countdown will circle the Earth to locate, measure, analyse and decode the lives of volcanoes. It will uncover the benefits they bring and the threats they deliver. The keystones of every story will be science, drama and wonder. Each episode will feature up to eight volcanos or eruption stories from some of the most populated regions on Earth.
VETS, PETS & ANIMALS
For the Love of Pets (24 x 60 HD, Context Media)
A heart-warming and dramatic prime time TV series that showcases the incredible dedication of staff and volunteers who change and save the lives of animals in their care at Australian animal charities and emergency hospitals – all for the love of pets.
Pet Search and Rescue (1 x 60 HD, Fireworks Media Group)
Pet Search and Rescue comes to us from Fireworks Media Group (Pamela’s Garden of Eden; Big Timber) and features new young talent, Parker Mills, a real-life Pet Detective.
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, Insight Productions, Jam Filled Entertainment and Atomic Cartoons. 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, Kim’s Convenience, Highway Thru Hell, Top Chef Canada, Northwoods Survival, The Great Canadian Baking Show and Amazing Race Canada.
The Studio’s International distribution arm, Blue Ant Rights, represents over 9,000 hours of acclaimed content from Blue Ant Studios and third-party producers, maximizing rights opportunities and connecting buyers with programming that resonates with global audiences. With offices in Toronto, London, Los Angeles, New York, Miami, Ottawa, Halifax, Singapore, Sydney, and Vancouver the studio is well-positioned in key markets worldwide. blueantmedia.com⎮Instagram⎮LinkedIn
About Blue Ant Media Corporation
Blue Ant Media (TSX: BAMI) is an international streamer, production studio, and rights-management business. The company operates a diverse portfolio of free streaming and pay TV channels internationally, including Love Nature, Cottage Life, Smithsonian Channel Canada, BBC Earth Canada, HauntTV, Homeful, and Love Pets, as well as the global SVOD service MagellanTV. Its studio business produces and distributes a wide range of premium content across key genres for streaming and broadcast platforms worldwide. Blue Ant Media is headquartered in Toronto, with a presence in Los Angeles, New York, Miami, Singapore, London, Washington, Sydney, Halifax, Ottawa and Vancouver. blueantmedia.com⼁Instagram⼁LinkedIn