Blink49 Studios Pushes Into Microdramas (Exclusive)

The indie banner has hired producer Tieren Hawkins to make bite-sized content by leveraging talent and generous film tax credits across Canada.

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Yogita Puri Joins Blink49 to Bolster International Dealmaking (Exclusive)

She handled business affairs for international TV production and acquisitions at Fifth Season, a strategic investor in the indie North American studio led by CEO John Morayniss.

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Blink49 Studios Expands Brand Studio With Pair Of Hires

Blink49 Studios is expanding its brand studio business with a pair of hires, Elizabeth Firth and Melissa Lacks.

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Karine Vanasse To Star In ‘Death Of A Diplomat’; Crave & Siminn Board TV Adaptation Of Debut Novel From Former First Lady Of Iceland

'Cardinal's Karine Vanasse has boarded 'Death of a Diplomat', the Series Mania-bound series from Eliza Reid, the former First Lady of Iceland.

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Will Arnett’s Electric Avenue Strikes First-Look Deal With Blink49 Studios

The Arrested Development star has signed a first-look television deal, via his Electric Avenue production company, with Blink49 Studios.

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‘Genera+ion’ Creators & Blink49 Studios Will Adapt M.L. Rio’s ‘If We Were Villains’ For TV

Daniel, Ben and Zelda Barnz, the creative trio behind HBO Max series Genera+ion, will adapt M.L. Rio’s thriller 'If We Were Villains' for television.

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‘Are You The One?’ Producer Lighthearted Entertainment Acquired By Blink49 Studios

The move bolsters Blink49’s expansion into the unscripted business with Rob LaPlante and Jeff Spangler becoming Co-Presidents, Formats, Blink49.

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Story Of 4 Nations Face-Off Told In CBC Special From Blink49 Studios

Canada's CBC has ordered a special that tells the story of the historic 4 Nations Face-Off ice hockey tournament held earlier this year.

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Emma Roberts’ Belletrist Productions Strikes First-Look Deal With Blink49 Studios

Belletrist Productions was formed out of the book club that the Scream Queens star founded with Karah Preiss.

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Canada’s Bell Media Confirms Investment In Blink49 Studios

Canada's Bell Media has completed its investment in compatriot producer Blink49 Studios.

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