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Blink49 Studios acquires Lighthearted Entertainment

PRIVATEJan 13, 20266 months ago

Acquiring Company

Blink49 Studios

Acquired Company

Lighthearted Entertainment

TorontoBurbankMedia And EntertainmentFilmFilm ProductionMedia And EntertainmentMusicFilm Production

Description

Blink49 Studios has acquired Lighthearted Entertainment, the producer of MTV's 'Are You The One?'. This acquisition strengthens Blink49’s position in the unscripted content market. Lighthearted's leadership will join Blink49 as Co-Presidents of Formats, enhancing development and production capabilities. The partnership aims to expand high-impact unscripted formats and leverage Canada's production incentives.

Company Information

Company

Blink49 Studios

Location

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

About

Blink49 Studios is a Canadian film and television production company. It focuses on creating both scripted and unscripted content for various platforms. The studio aims to expand its reach in the entertainment industry with innovative programming. Blink49 is known for producing engaging series across various genres.

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Integration timeline
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