Singapore and the U.K.-based Bomanbridge Media and Canadian prodco Arcadia Entertainment have signed a multi-year agreement.
Under the deal, Bomanbridge has acquired the exclusive international distribution rights to Arcadia’s 500-hour catalog, spanning wildlife, history, science and technology. The initial five-year term covers all media, with a particular focus on international digital sales and new commercial opportunities across streaming platforms, AVoD, FAST, educational and emerging media. Canada-only sales will remain under Arcadia’s control.
Bomanbridge will also support future development and production, with exclusive first-right opportunities on future Arcadia projects. Together, the companies aim to create a continuing pipeline linking catalog exploitation with new IP development and international co-production.
The first joint development project, How We Got, is a returnable science and technology series for Canada’s Blue Ant Media.
How We Got explores the unexpected connections, reinventions and revivals that have shaped the modern world, revealing how yesterday’s inventions and technological breakthroughs continue to define our lives today.
Sonia Fleck, CEO of Bomanbridge Media, said: “Investing into our partnership with John Wesley and Arcadia provides a strong opportunity to build a long-term strategy around this evergreen catalogue, generating new digital revenue, in addition to a smart collaboration on new IP development and co-productions. The opportunity to support How We Got from the development and production stage is an important first step in that broader vision and reflects Bomanbridge’s role as a collaborative partner with producers as we navigate increasingly complex funding models. We are particularly pleased that Blue Ant Media believes in the project enough to jump on board with the series for Canada before completion.”
John Wesley Chisholm, president & creative director, Arcadia Entertainment, said: “I’m proud to be working in Canada right now and connecting Canada’s creative capabilities with Asian, European, and world markets that have been so interested in our shows over the last 25 years. With Bomanbridge, we have a perfect partner who matches our enthusiasm for what comes next: stories the world loves, told in new ways from new perspectives. Together, we will share our best work from the last 25 years and surprising new stories with wonder-filled, curious audiences around the world.”
Carl Hall, chief creative, Bomanbridge Media, said: “I have known John Wesley for over 20 years, and we have over that time produced together many great series and specials in the action and adventure and history fields. How We Got is our latest and a thank you to Blue Ant for their support.”
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