marblemedia and Mezo Entertainment find life on Mars withsci-fi adventure series,GENERATION MARS
Award-winning writer and producer Robert C. Cooper (Dirk Gently’s Holistic Detective Agency, Stargate) joins as Showrunner
Power line-up of esteemed Mars experts are attached to consult, including space exploration non-profit, Explore Mars; NASA Mars mission operations specialist, Dr. Tanya Harrison; and twenty-one-year-old astronaut-in-training and STEM-influencer phenom,
Alyssa Carson
Los Angeles/Toronto/ Vancouver - (May 26, 2022) – marblemedia and Mezo Entertainment announced today they are in development on a live-action sci-fi adventure series, Generation Mars (10x60’). Helmed by creator Robert C. Cooper (Dirk Gently’s Holistic Detective Agency, Stargate) the series is based on the popular books of the same name by Douglas D. Meredith.
Generation Mars chronicles humanity's perilous extraterrestrial endeavour from the unique point of view of an extraordinary family. It’s an optimistic heart-pounding thrill ride based on hard science that will inspire adventure-seekers of all ages.
Why would anyone have kids on a planet that always seems to be actively trying to kill them? Because the future may depend on it. The year is 2053 and twelve-year-old Cas is famous on two worlds. She’s a true Martian, the first human being born on Mars. Twenty years earlier the first settlers arrived from Earth, and now Cas is about to step outside and see the Martian sky with her own eyes for the first time.
marblemedia signed-on award-winning creator, and executive producer, Robert C. Cooper of Mezo Entertainment as the project’s showrunner. Known for show running the Stargate franchise through 3 series, spanning 17 seasons for MGM, he has since been the showrunner for the absurdly funny, hip and violent Dirk Gently’s Holistic Detective Agency for BBC America. He also produced and show ran the medical drama Unspeakable for Sundance channel, which was named on the Hollywood Reporter's and New York Times' Best Television of 2019 lists.
Explore Mars Inc., a not for profit whose mission is to achieve human exploration of Mars by the mid-2030s, have boarded the series. Bringing space stakeholders, policy makers, innovation professionals, international partners, and space enthusiasts together, Explore Mars led by CEO Chris Carberry and President Janet Ivey, will consult and work on outreach to authenticate and raise awareness for the series. Recently, they hosted their annual The Humans to Mars Summit in Washington D.C, where marblemedia’s VP Kids/Family Development, A.J. Trauth, and Robert Cooper spoke on the “STEM In Media” panel.
Bringing scientific credibility to help build a realistic story world, Dr. Tanya Harrison, a Ph.D. in Geology with a specialization in Planetary Science and Exploration, has boarded the project as a consultant. Dr. Harrison is a respected Mars expert who has worked as a geoscientist and mission operations specialists on multiple NASA Mars missions over the past 13 years. She currently works as the Director of Strategic Science Initiatives at Planet Labs and as a Fellow at the University of British Columbia’s Outer Space Institute.
Additionally, astronaut in training, Alyssa Carson, joins the series as a consultant. This 21-year-old pioneer is the youngest person to be accepted to and graduate from the Advanced Possum Academy, officially certifying her to travel to space as an astronaut trainee. In addition to this remarkable accomplishment, she is a global speaker, an author of ‘So You Want to be an Astronaut’, featured in the documentary The Mars Generation, and was recently selected as one of seven ambassadors representing Mars One, a mission to establish a human colony on Mars in 2030.
“We’re excited to announce our partnerships in bringing this ambitious four-quadrant hard science fiction series to the screen,” shared A.J. Trauth, VP of Kids/Family Development at marblemedia. “Doug (Meredith) wrote an edge-of-your-seat, thriller of a novel and we can’t wait to build out this story for TV audiences of all ages with Rob Cooper and the contribution of our impressive panel of experts.”
“Doug’s books are about three things. The importance of family, co-operation and science.” said Rob Cooper “For me, Generation Mars is about human resilience and forging a meaningful existence in the face of what life throws at you. I have three daughters and I’m excited to be part of something that will inspire the next generation of scientists, explorers and leaders. We need them badly.”
ABOUT marblemedia
marblemedia is a leading global entertainment company that develops, produces and distributes compelling TV, interactive and digital content for audiences of all ages.
Powered by reach with an international distribution company, Distribution360, marblemedia content divisions include Primetime Scripted, Unscripted, Kids & Family. and a successful CAVCO certified YouTube channel marbleKids, marblemedia is an expert in delivering premium content that meets the needs of an ever-changing media landscape.
Building on a library of award-winning programs, marblemedia has produced over 900 episodes of television content. Recent scripted series include the interconnected family comedies The Parker Andersons/Amelia Parker; family comedy Overlord and the Underwoods; teen series Open Heart. marblemedia’s unscripted series include Netflix Original series Blown Away, Netflix Original series Restaurants on the Edge, All-Round Champion, Race Against the Tide and Best in Miniature.
Founded in 2001 by co-CEOs Mark Bishop and Matt Hornburg with a vision of creativity, partnership and innovation, the company has offices in Toronto, Los Angeles and London, plus a 50-acre production facility located north of Toronto.
About Mezo Entertainment
Mezo Entertainment is Robert C. Cooper’s production company. Rob has been involved in the creation of over 400 episodes of television. He is known for showrunning the record-breaking 17 season STARGATE television franchise for MGM. He co-created STARGATE ATLANTIS and STARGATE UNIVERSE and served as executive producer, writer, and director of multiple episodes of all three series and two DTV movies. His latest series UNSPEAKABLE, produced by Mezo for CBC and AMC Studios/Sundance TV, chronicled the Canadian tainted blood tragedy. Prior to that, he served as showrunner on DIRK GENTLY’S HOLISTIC DETECTIVE AGENCY for BBCAmerica, Netflix and AMC Studios. Some accolades include two Hugo nominations, a Canadian Writer’s Guild award for best dramatic screenplay and an Outstanding Achievement Award for contribution to the British Columbia television industry.
RACE AGAINST THE TIDE RETURNS FOR A SECOND SEASON ON CBC THIS SUMMER, PREMIERING JULY 10 WITH HOST MAESTRO FRESH WES
CBC today announced the return of original competition series RACE AGAINST THE TIDE (10x30) for a second season, produced by marblemedia and premiering Sunday, July 10 at 8:30 p.m. (9 NT) on CBC and CBC Gem. New Brunswick-based, award-winning Hip Hop artist Maestro Fresh Wes hosts the new season, featuring a new group of sand sculptors who will compete head-to-head at the Bay of Fundy to create extraordinary sand art before the world’s highest tide comes in, while attempting to avoid elimination.
“I am so excited to be joining season two of RACE AGAINST THE TIDE and can't wait for audiences to witness the amazing talent these diverse artists possess. The sand sculptures they create are spectacular,” said Maestro Fresh Wes.
Each week, the artists have six hours to create their sand sculptures before the tide washes them away. In the end, the two judges – five-time World Champion Karen Fralich (Burlington, ON) and Master Sculptor Rusty Croft (Carmel Valley, CA) – will decide which duo will walk away with the grand prize of $10,000.
RACE AGAINST THE TIDE season two host Wes Williams, otherwise known as “Maestro Fresh Wes,” was born in Toronto and is considered to be the godfather of Canadian Hip Hop. Maestro Fresh Wes recently became the first Hip Hop artist inducted into the Canadian Songwriters Hall Of Fame for his 1989 signature song “Let Your Backbone Slide,” and is also the first Black Canadian artist to have a recording reach platinum status in Canada. He now resides in Saint John, New Brunswick.
This season’s 10 highly-skilled sand sculpting duos are:
Agnese Rudzīte-Kirillova and Sanita Ravina (Latvia) – Agnese is an accomplished mixed media artist who learned about sand sculpting over a decade ago and has been doing it professionally ever since. Sanita discovered sand sculpting when she was a young girl, but has only been doing it full-time for the past four years.
Bouké Atema and Jeroen Advocaat (Germany and The Netherlands) – Originally from Kenya, Bouké has been sand sculpting since 2002 and is well-versed in several different art forms. He is known for sculptures depicting nature, while his partner, Jeroen, prefers structural design. Jeroen, a professional sculptor of over 18 years, studied architecture and 3D design.
Carlos Pereyra and Francisco Valdez (Mexico) – Carlos and Francisco have a combined total of 23 years experience in sand sculpting. The friends met before a competition in Mexico, when Carlos’ original partner backed out at the last minute. He had heard about Francisco and his talent, but didn’t personally know him. Francisco filled in for that competition, and the rest is history.
Craig Mutch and Daeyoung Ji (Vancouver, BC and South Korea) – Craig and Daeyoung want to bring their East-meets-West sculpture style to the world’s toughest beach battle. Craig has been a professional sculptor for 35 years working in ice, sand and snow, whereas Daeyoung has been sculpting for seven years and was catapulted to international success after completing an apprenticeship in Australia.
Fred Dobbs and Guy-Olivier Deveau (Sidney, BC and Quebec, QC) – Fred, who has been sculpting for over 35 years and is considered a Canadian carving legend, is recognized around the world as a professional sand sculptor. Guy-Olivier, who has been sculpting for more than 15 years, is one of Canada’s premier sand sculptors and is known for his dark Gothic creations.
Jo (Stefanie) Hollick and Manuel Campos (Vancouver, BC and Columbia) – Jo began sand sculpting on the beaches of White Rock, BC over two decades ago. With many career achievements under her belt, her biggest personal feat was placing fifth in the Parksville Beach Festival. Manuel has been a professional sand sculptor for over 12 years and has been awarded many different awards at various competitions.
JT (Joseph) Estrela and Amanda Gafford (USA) – Originally a math teacher, JT switched careers and now owns and operates his own company called San Diego Sand Castles. He has been professionally sculpting for seven years while his partner, Amanda, is a registered nurse by day, and an artist by night.
Peter Vogelaar and Alex Avelino (Winlaw, BC and Nelson, BC) – Peter and Alex are a mentor/mentee team from Canada who have sculpted together all over the world in both sand and snow. Peter, a professional artist, has been sculpting for almost two decades while Alex, a graphic designer, has been sculpting for nearly eight years.
Walter McDonald and Christy Atkinson (USA) – Walter and Christy are a father/daughter duo from the United States. Walter is the world’s oldest, still working sand sculptor, who discovered sand sculpting in the early 80s. Christy has been sand sculpting since 2003 and was taught everything she knows by her father.
Wilfred Stijger and Edith van de Wetering (The Netherlands) – This husband and wife duo are professional sand sculptors who have over 25 years of experience and have competed in hundreds of festivals around the globe. Their mind-blown surrealist sculptures are recognized across the world.
In the inaugural season of the show, PEI's Abe Waterman and Seattle's Sue McGrew took the top spot. Catch up on episodes on CBC Gem.
RACE AGAINST THE TIDE is executive produced by Matt Hornburg and Mark Bishop of marblemedia; series producer and writer is Carly Spencer and Donna Luke of marblemedia serves as co-executive producer. Co-produced with Hemmings House. For CBC, Sally Catto is General Manager, Entertainment, Factual and Sports; Jennifer Dettman is Executive Director, Unscripted Content; Alexandra Lane is Senior Director of Production; and Ann-Marie Redmond is Executive in Charge of Production. RACE AGAINST THE TIDE is presented with support from Tourism New Brunswick.
About CBC/Radio-Canada
CBC/Radio-Canada is Canada’s national public broadcaster. Through our mandate to inform, enlighten and entertain, we play a central role in strengthening Canadian culture. As Canada’s trusted news source, we offer a uniquely Canadian perspective on news, current affairs and world affairs. Our distinctively homegrown entertainment programming draws audiences from across the country. Deeply rooted in communities, CBC/Radio-Canada offers diverse content in English, French and eight Indigenous languages. We also deliver content in Spanish, Arabic, Chinese, Punjabi and Tagalog, as well as both official languages, through Radio Canada International (RCI). We are leading the transformation to meet the needs of Canadians in a digital world.
About marblemedia
A global award-winning media company, marblemedia is anchored in original storytelling, innovation, and content that celebrates unique characters and perspectives through an inspiring lens. In addition to their critically acclaimed competition series and renowned award-winning family content, the leading production company is forging their way into the scripted television space by expanding their repertoire of scripted series with a number of new acquisitions. Founded in 2001 by co-CEOs Mark Bishop and Matt Hornburg with a vision of creativity, partnership and innovation, the company has offices in Toronto, London and L.A., with a 50-acre production facility located 90 minutes north of Toronto. Learn more at marblemedia.com
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OVERLORD AND THE UNDERWOODSHEADING TO HULU SUMMER 2022
Los Angeles / Toronto – April 25, 2022 – marblemedia and Cloudco Entertainment announced today that Hulu has acquired U.S. streaming rights for the hit series, Overlord and the Underwoods (20x30). The original live-action, single-camera family comedy from award-winning Canadian writer and Playback’s Showrunner of the Year, Anthony Q. Farrell (NBC’s The Office, CBBC’s Secret Life of Boys, The Parker Andersons/Amelia Parker) and co-creator Ryan Wiesbrock (Buddy Thunderstruck, Holly Hobbie), will land on Hulu in the summer of 2022.
“We are thrilled this series will be reaching new fans on Hulu,” says Mark Bishop, Executive Producer and Co-CEO at marblemedia. “We know Overlord and the Underwoods will delight their audiences and fit right in amongst Hulu’s premium content offering.”
“We are excited that our series Overlord and the Underwoods has found a new home with Hulu and we hope the compelling characters and stories resonate with their audience,” added Ian Lambur, EVP, Content Strategy, Co-Productions and Global Distribution at Cloudco Entertainment.
Overlord and the Underwoods follows the Underwoods, a family whose life is turned upside down when their distant cousin, Overlord, the second most-wanted villain in the universe, seeks refuge in their home after being forced into intergalactic witness protection. After snitching out his boss, the evil Colossatrotus, Overlord is sent to live with his incredibly nice, only known family on Planet Earth. Over the course of the series, the evil Overlord and the very sweet Underwoods discover a thing or two about each other as they learn to treasure the value of family and the importance of true friendship, diversity, and compassion.
Produced by marblemedia and Cloudco Entertainment, the series features an ensemble cast including Patrice Goodman (Slasher, Sunnyside), Darryl Hinds (Second City, Little Mosque on the Prairie), Ari Resnick (Odd Squad, Clearwater Kids), Kamaia Fairburn (Holly Hobbie, Endlings, Starfalls), Jayne Eastwood (Hey Lady!), Troy Feldman (Lord of the Rings musical) as “Overlord”, and award-winning Canadian icon Jann Arden (Jann) as the voice of “R0-FL” — a droid that has spent most of her life by Overlord’s side. The series was recently nominated for three Canadian Screen Awards.
The series is produced in association with CBC, BYUtv, Nickelodeon International (Viacom) with ITV/Citv, and with the financial participation of the Shaw Rocket Fund and the Cogeco Fund. The series was developed through funding from the Bell Fund Slate Development Program. Cloudco Entertainment and Distribution360, a marblemedia company, hold worldwide distribution rights for the series.
About marblemedia
marblemedia is a leading global entertainment company that develops, produces and distributes compelling TV, interactive and digital content for audiences of all ages, across media platforms.
With divisions specializing in primetime scripted and unscripted programming complementing its roster of successful kids and family properties, international distribution company Distribution360 and a successful CAVCO certified YouTube channel marbleKids, marblemedia is an expert in delivering premium content that meets the needs of an ever-changing media landscape.
Recent scripted series include the interconnected family comedies The Parker Andersons/Amelia Parker; family comedy Overlord and the Underwoods; teen series Open Heart, co-produced with Epitome Pictures and Nickelodeon; and are in development on the drama series Persuasion based on Arlene Dickinson’s bestselling book. marblemedia’s unscripted series include Netflix Original series Blown Away, Netflix Original series Restaurants on the Edge, All-Round Champion, Race Against the Tide and the new hit series, Best In Miniature.
Founded in 2001 by co-CEOs Mark Bishop and Matt Hornburg with a vision of creativity, partnership and innovation, the company has offices in Toronto and London, plus a 50-acre production facility located 90 minutes north of Toronto.
About Cloudco Entertainment
Cloudco Entertainment, formerly American Greetings Entertainment, is the owner for iconic entertainment brands such as The Care Bears™, Holly Hobbie™, Madballs™, Packages from Planet X™, Twisted Whiskers™, Buddy Thunderstruck™, Boy Girl Dog Cat Mouse Cheese™. and its newest IP, Overlord & The Underwoods™. Cloudco Entertainment develops multi-platform entertainment franchises across all media channels and extensive consumer merchandising programs that immerse children and adults in brands they love.
About Hulu
Hulu is the leading and most comprehensive all-in-one premium streaming service that offers an expansive slate of live and on-demand entertainment, both in and outside the home, through a wide array of subscription options that give consumers ultimate control over their viewing experience. As part of Disney’s Media and Entertainment Distribution segment, Hulu is the only on-demand offering that provides access to shows from every major U.S. broadcast network, libraries of hit TV series and films – including licensed content available exclusively on Hulu – and award-winning Hulu Originals, both with and without commercials. With Hulu + Live TV, subscribers receive a unique combination of access to 80+ live news, entertainment and sports TV channels from 20th Television, The Walt Disney Company, ABC, NBCUniversal, CBS Corporation, The CW, Turner Networks, A+E Networks and Discovery Networks, as well as Disney+ and ESPN+ included as part of the base plan. Visit hulu.com to subscribe or learn more about the service.
Adam Beach Confirmed to Host Discovery’s All-New Canadian Original Competition Series A CUT ABOVE
– Also confirmed today, judges for the debut season are woodcarver Ryan Cook and sculptor Katharine Dowson –
– Cast of 12 chainsaw-wielding carvers competing for a cash prize and the title of “A Cut Above”, to be announced at a later date –
– The 12 x :60 series shoots this spring in Squamish, B.C., and is slated to premiere later this year –
TORONTO (April 11, 2022) – Discovery announced today that Golden Globe-nominated actor, Adam Beach, is confirmed to host Discovery’s all-new Canadian original woodcarving competition series, A CUT ABOVE. The 12 episode series shoots this spring in the heart of stunning Squamish, B.C., and is set to premiere later this year on Discovery.
Joining the cast is world-renowned Canadian chainsaw carver Ryan Cook and esteemed United Kingdom sculptor, Katharine Dowson, who bring their combined expertise and artistic prowess to serve as the competition judges.
A competition like no other, A CUT ABOVE puts 12 of the best chainsaw carvers from across the world to the ultimate test of creativity, strength, and skills, as they turn ordinary logs into extraordinary works of art. Each episode, the carvers compete in weekly Quick and Master Carve challenges, while racing against the clock, in hopes of avoiding elimination. At the end of the grueling competition, the carver who out carves the rest, wins a cash prize and will be named “A Cut Above”. Competitors to be announced at a later date.
About Adam Beach:
Adam Beach recently appeared opposite Benedict Cumberbatch and Jesse Plemons in the Academy Award-winning film The Power of the Dog. He earned a Golden Globe nomination for his role in My Heart at Wounded Knee and earned a Critics’ Choice nomination for his role in Flags of Our Fathers. Beach recently starred in SWAN SONG, JUANITA, and Crave’s Monkey Beach. He started his career starring in NORTH OF 60, and has since starred in ARCTIC AIR, and appeared in NANCY DREW, SUPERNATURAL, DRUNK HISTORY, and BIG LOVE.
About Ryan Cook:
Ryan Cook, who can be seen on CARVER KINGS, got his start in carving as an apprentice on the reality television series SAW DOGS. He has quickly become one of the world’s top carvers, and one of the most recognized names in the world of chainsaw carving.
About Katherine Dowson:
Katherine Dowson studied sculpture at the Royal College of Art, London. Her work is in numerous prestigious collections including The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, Microsoft Museum Seattle USA, The Welcome Trust, Cultura Inglesa Art Collection Brazil, The Arts Council Collection England, and various national museums and universities.
A CUT ABOVE was created and produced by leading global entertainment company, marblemedia, in association with Bell Media for Discovery. For marblemedia, Matt Hornburg, Mark Bishop, and Diane Rankin are Executive Producers, Donna Luke and Carly Spencer are co-Executive Producers, Grant Greschuck is series producer, and series created by development producer Kelsey Epsensen. For Bell Media, Tina Apostolopoulos is Sr. Production Executive; Sarah Fowlie is Head of Production, Original Programming; Carlyn Klebuc is General Manager, Original Programming; Pat DiVittorio is Vice-President, CTV and Specialty Programming. Justin Stockman is Vice-President, Content Development & Programming, Bell Media. Karine Moses is Senior Vice-President, Content Development & News, Bell Media and Vice Chair, Québec, Bell.Distribution360, a marblemedia company, holds worldwide distribution rights.
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About marblemedia
marblemedia is a leading global entertainment company that develops produces and distributes compelling TV, interactive and digital content for audiences of all ages, across media platforms.
With divisions specializing in primetime unscripted and scripted programming complementing its roster of successful kids and family properties, international distribution company Distribution360 and a successful CAVCO certified YouTube channel marbleKids, marblemedia is an expert in delivering premium content that meets the needs of an ever-changing media landscape.
marblemedia’s recent unscripted series include Netflix Original series Blown Away, Netflix Original series Restaurants on the Edge, TVO’s All-Round Champion, CBC’s Race Against the Tide and CBC’s Best in Miniature. Recent scripted series include the interconnected family comedies The Parker Andersons/Amelia Parker; family comedy Overlord and the Underwoods; and are in development on the drama series Persuasionbased on Arlene Dickinson’s bestselling book.
Founded in 2001 by co-CEOs Mark Bishop and Matt Hornburg with a vision of creativity, partnership and innovation, the company has offices in Toronto, Los Angeles, and London, plus a 50-acre production facility located 90 minutes north of Toronto.
About Bell Media Original Productions
Bell Media has commissioned some of Canada’s most-watched and most-acclaimed original programming, working with the best Canadian independent producers in the country. Hit series commissioned by CTV include #1 Canadian drama TRANSPLANT; record-breaking Canadian format THE AMAZING RACE CANADA; comedy series CHILDREN RUIN EVERYTHING from the producers of LETTERKENNY, and JANN. Among the original series on Bell Media specialty and streaming platforms are CTV Life Channel’s culinary series MARY MAKES IT EASY with Mary Berg; CTV Comedy Channel’s ROAST BATTLE CANADA, and the upcoming comedy series ACTING GOOD; as well as CTV Drama Channel’s upcoming scripted series SULLIVAN’S CROSSING. Crave Originals include hit series LETTERKENNY and its upcoming official spinoff series SHORESY, CANADA’S DRAG RACE, and WAY OVER ME (SORTEZ-MOI DE MOI); docuseries DARK SIDE OF THE RING; and acclaimed documentaries FANNY: THE RIGHT TO ROCK and A.RTIFICIAL I.MMORTALITY. Discovery is home to Bell Media’s hit factual series and franchises HIGHWAY THRU HELL, HEAVY RESCUE: 401, and MUD MOUNTAIN HAULERS, in addition to MAKE IT TO THE MOON, and others. Bell Media is part of BCE Inc. (TSX, NYSE: BCE), Canada’s largest communications company. Learn more at www.BellMedia.ca.
About Discovery
With compelling real-life programming that inspires and entertains, Discovery reveals the world in all its wonder, diversity and amazement. Discovery offers a signature mix of adrenaline-charged stories, larger-than-life personalities and vivid imagery for viewers with curious minds. With the best factual programming from Canada and around the world, Discovery captures the excitement of a passion for life – one lived fully and at its most extreme. With exceptional and immersive storytelling, the channel offers in-depth, behind-the-scenes glimpses at the extraordinary people and places that shape our world. Discovery Canada is a joint venture between Bell Media, which is part of BCE Inc. (TSX, NYSE: BCE), Canada’s largest communications company, and Discovery Communications Inc. Fan favourite series and exclusive Canadian original Discovery content is available to stream on CTV.ca and the CTV app.
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marblemedia focuses on growth strategy with appointment of Donna Luke as Senior Vice President, Business Operations
[Los Angeles, London and Toronto] November 10, 2021 - marblemedia is pleased to announce the promotion of Donna Luke to the newly created role of Senior Vice President, Business Operations. Additionally, marblemedia has hired Stefanie Haist as Head of Production Unscripted, and expanded the responsibilities of Diane Rankin, Senior Vice President, Rights and Executive Producer, all toward fuelling the company’s ability to scale its business globally. Over the past 3 years marblemedia has seen its highest production volume in its 20-year history and these appointments are critical to supporting the company's continued growth.
In Luke’s new role as Senior Vice President, Business Operations, she will lead the strategic and business planning of the company by shaping and organizing production activity. Her focus will be to scale the company as marblemedia grows, ensuring a robust corporate governance structure. The role oversees Business Affairs, HR, IT, Operations, Production and Post Production. Since starting with the company in 2018, Luke has overseen the company’s growing pipeline of 119 hours of primetime content.
“Premium shows require premium talent, and there is no better person to help us scale our business than Donna Luke”, said Matt Hornburg, co-CEO marblemedia. “As a company we’re always evolving and continue to work on what’s next for entertainment, this new role and additional executive appointments solidifies our growth strategy in the global market”.
“marblemedia are proving themselves to be a force to be reckoned with and I have been fortunate to participate in their success. I am extremely excited to take on this role and for the next steps in preparing marble as we become a future ready company”, said Donna Luke, Senior Vice President Business Operations marblemedia.
marblemedia has been expanding its unscripted slate over recent years and hired Stefanie Haist as Head of Unscripted Production to take over managing productions day to day responsibilities. Stefanie joins marblemedia after serving as Supervising Producer at THA, she has worked on a variety of series including; Undercover Boss Canada (W Network) and Hip-Hop Evolution (Netflix).
marblemedia has also expanded Diane Rankin’s (Senior Vice President, Rights / Executive Producer) role to include commercial development strategy across marblemedia originals, shaping projects for international financing through pre-sales and co-productions and establishing a strong formats distribution business around the world.
Diane joined the company in 2015, growing the distribution catalogue at rights arm Distribution360, to close to 2000 hours of content. Her exec producer credits include marble’s recent series Overlord & The Underwoods and the upcoming Best in Miniature.
Over the past twenty years, under Hornburg and Bishop’s leadership marblemedia has developed into a leading independent producer in Canada, through strong relationships and the ability to continually pivot and expand its slate by working with great partners, broadcasters and talent; including most recently major partnerships with Netflix on Blown Away, Restaurants on the Edge, two original formats with CBC, Race Against the Tide and Best in Miniature, and the hilarious family comedy Overlord and the Underwoods. With a lens on original storytelling and innovation, marblemedia continues to rise to new heights and is currently in production on another new unscripted series for a US streamer, to be announced in the new year.
About marblemedia
A global award-winning media company, marblemedia is anchored in original storytelling, innovation, and content that celebrates unique characters and perspectives through an inspiring lens. In addition to their critically acclaimed competition series and renowned award-winning family content, the leading production company is forging their way into the scripted television space by expanding their repertoire of scripted series with a number of new acquisitions.
Founded in 2001 by co-CEOs Mark Bishop and Matt Hornburg with a vision of creativity, partnership and innovation, the company has offices in Toronto, London and L.A., with a 50-acre production facility located 90 minutes north of Toronto. Learn more at marblemedia.com
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NEW FAMILY COMEDY ‘OVERLORD AND THE UNDERWOODS’ TO PREMIERE HALLOWEEN WEEKEND ON CBC GEM
From award-winning Canadian writer Anthony Q. Farrell and co-creator Ryan Wiesbrock, the series stars Patrice Goodman, Darryl Hinds, Ari Resnick, Kamaia Fairburn, Jayne Eastwood, Troy Feldman (as “Overlord”) and award-winning Canadian icon Jann Arden as the voice of “R0-FL, Overlord’s robot sidekick” Overlord and R0-FL brought to life by Academy Award™ winning FX specialist Roger Christian (Star Wars, Alien), who serves as lead character designer on the series.
October 15, 2021 – OVERLORD AND THE UNDERWOODS (20×30), an original live action, single-camera family comedy from award-winning Canadian writer Anthony Q. Farrell (NBC’s The Office, CBBC’s Secret Life of Boys) and co-creator Ryan Wiesbrock (Buddy Thunderstruck, Holly Hobbie), will land on CBC Gem on Halloween weekend. The series will premiere in two parts on CBC Gem, with the first 10 episodes all available to stream beginning Friday, October 29, and the remaining episodes in Winter 2022.
Produced by marblemedia and Cloudco Entertainment and filmed in Southern Ontario, the series features an ensemble cast including Patrice Goodman (Slasher, Sunnyside), Darryl Hinds (Second City, Little Mosque on the Prairie), Ari Resnick (Odd Squad, Clearwater Kids), Kamaia Fairburn (Endlings, Starfalls), Jayne Eastwood (Hey Lady!), Troy Feldman (Lord of the Rings musical) as “Overlord” and award-winning Canadian icon Jann Arden as the voice of “R0-FL” — a droid that has spent most of her life by Overlord’s side.
OVERLORD AND THE UNDERWOODS follows the Underwoods, a North American family, whose life is turned upside down when their distant cousin, Overlord, the second most-wanted villain in the universe, seeks refuge in their home after being forced into intergalactic witness protection. After snitching out his boss, the evil Colossatrotus, Overlord is sent to live with his incredibly nice, only known family on Planet Earth. Over the course of the series, the evil Overlord and the very sweet Underwoods discover a thing or two about each other as they learn to treasure the value of family and the importance of true friendship, diversity, and compassion.
About CBC Gem
CBC Gem is Canada’s streaming service, offering more than 6500 hours of live and on-demand Canadian programming and a curated selection of acclaimed, best-in-class content from around the world, including more than 800 documentaries, 400 hours of ad-free content for kids and tweens, and a collection of over 150 Canadian feature films. CBC Gem is available free as an app for iOS and Android devices and online at CBCGem.ca, and on TV screens via Apple TV, Google Chromecast, Amazon Fire TV and Android TV.
‘Queer Eye’ Star Bobby Berk To Host Netflix Holiday Edition of ‘Blown Away’
source: variety.com
Interior designer and television personality Bobby Berk has a new gig at Netflix: hosting the holiday edition of “Blown Away,” Variety has learned exclusively.
“Blown Away” Christmas” is a holiday season on the glass-blowing competition series that has aired for two seasons on Netflix. The four-part special will launch on Friday, Nov. 19.
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Nickelodeon’s New Live Action comedy lands on your T.V. Sets October 4th
OVERLORD AND THE UNDERWOODS ENTERS THE ATMOSPHERE AND LANDS ON YOUR T.V. SETS MONDAY, OCTOBER 4TH!
NICKELODEON’S NEW LIVE-ACTION FAMILY SERIES PREMIERES OCTOBER 4th Airs nightly Mondays – to -Thursdays at 5:30pm
From BAFTA award-winning writer Anthony Q. Farrell (Nickelodeon’s Thunderman’s and Goldies Oldies) who co-created, wrote and directed episodes of this series + Academy Award™ winner FX specialist Roger Christian (Star Wars, Alien) who created the character design Starring cast Patrice Goodman, Darryl Hinds, Ari Resnick, Kamaia Fairburn, Jayne Eastwood Introducing Troy Feldman (as “Overlord”)
The series follows the Underwoods, a North American family, whose life is turned upside down when their distant cousin, Overlord, the second most-wanted villain in the universe, seeks refuge in their home after being forced into intergalactic witness protection. After snitching out his boss, the evil Mega-Lord Supreme, Overlord is sent to live with his incredibly nice, only known family on Planet Earth.
Over the course of the series, the evil Overlord and the very sweet Underwoods discover a thing or two about each other as they learn to treasure the value of family and the importance of true friendship, diversity, and compassion.
The series is produced by leading global production company, marblemedia; in association with Cloudco Entertainment and Distribution 360, a marblemediacompany who holds worldwide distribution rights for the series.
Coming soon to CBC Gem and BYUtv.
Race Against the Tide premiere on CBC September 9th
Source: CBC.CA
10 of the world’s best sand sculpting duos face a challenge unlike any other: the Bay of
Survival in the world of competitive sand sculpting requires expert skill, creative vision, intense physical stamina and the patience to work in unpredictable elements. In Race Against the Tide, we meet 10 of the world’s best sand sculpting duos and throw down a challenge unlike any other: create showstopping sculptures at New Brunswick’s iconic and beautiful Bay of Fundy, where the world’s largest tides will flow in to wash away their sculptures in very little time.
Hosted by Shaun Majumder, each episode features these two-person teams of highly-skilled sand sculptors competing to create extraordinary works of art made entirely out of sand while avoiding elimination.
The stakes have never been higher in the world of sand sculpting as the competitors must race against Mother Nature’s clock. Their creations — no matter how impressive — are all destined to be washed away in a few short hours.
In the end, only one team whose skill, creativity and tenacity leaves a lasting impression will be crowned the Race Against The Tide champions.
How can I watch?
On CBC TV:
Premiering Thursday, September 9 at:
8 and 8:30 p.m. in Atlantic, Ontario, Quebec and B.C.
8:30 and 9 p.m. in Newfoundland
9 and 9:30 p.m. in Saskatchewan, Alberta and the North
7 and 7:30 p.m. in Manitoba
After that, tune in for weekly back-to-back half-hour episodes at 8 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. (8:30 and 9 NT)
On CBC GEM:
Download the CBC Gem app from iTunes or Google Play, or watch it in your web browser.
MARBLEMEDIA GOES BIG WITH MINIATURES IN NEW COMPETITION SERIES, BEST IN MINIATURE FOR CBC AND DISCOVERY+
TORONTO June 29, 2021- Leading international production company, marblemedia, is excited to announce the start of production on their latest competition series, Best in Miniature (10 x 60) a new original series for CBC, premiering later this year, and discovery+ in the UK and Ireland airing in 2022.
Trailblazing producers of global unscripted hits like Blown Away and Restaurants on the Edge for Netflix, as well as four seasons (and counting) of the award-winning sports competition All-Round Champion, marblemedia is once again breaking the mold with an all-new competition series that will tap into the viral sensation that is #miniatures; a world that has captured over 170 million views on TikTok alone.
Hosted by writer and stand-up comedian, Aba Amuquandoh (CBC’s This Hour Has 22 Minutes), the brand-new series will welcome 11 highly skilled artists from across the world to compete in the ultimate challenge: building their dream home in miniature-form. The competitors will create their houses, in painstaking detail, room by room by shrinking life-size objects to 1:12 scale. While the objects may be small in stature, the stakes could not be higher.
Judged by UK Miniature Expert Emma Waddell, and esteemed Designer Micheal Lambie, precision and design technique will save the competitors from elimination. Week after week, the remaining miniaturists will continue to battle it out to stay in the game until only three remain for the last competition in the grand finale. The winner will receive a cash prize and the coveted title of Best in Miniature!
“Best in Miniature is everything audiences want in a reality-competition show; unique intricate skill, passionate characters, and exciting challenges driven by creativity”, shares Matt Hornburg, Executive Producer and Co-CEO of marblemedia. "Our company has had great success finding broad appeal in specific worlds and our authenticity in celebrating this massive viral trend is guaranteed to delight audiences of all ages.”
“We’re excited to bring viewers into the delightful world of miniature building and the eye-popping artistry they’ll find there. At a time when so many of us have discovered new forms of creative expression, this show celebrates how our unique passions and pursuits can bring joy and inspiration to our daily lives,” said Jennifer Dettman, Executive Director, Unscripted Content, CBC.
Clare Laycock, SVP Planning & Insights, Head of Entertainment at Discovery, said: “I am thrilled to work with marblemedia on this fascinating competition series. Best in Miniature will greatly complement Discovery’s reality portfolio, well-loved by our passionate audiences. I look forward to seeing these amazing artists creating miniature homes on discovery+!”
Best in Miniature is produced by marblemedia in association with CBC and discovery+ UK & Ireland. For marblemedia, Matt Hornburg, Mark Bishop and Diane Rankin are executive producers; Donna Luke and Marike Emery and are co-executive producers, and Jacqui Skeete is series producer and showrunner for the series; and created by development producer, Kelsey Espensen. For CBC, Sally Catto is General Manager, Entertainment, Factual and Sports; Jennifer Dettman is Executive Director, Unscripted Content; Alexandra Lane is Senior Director of Production; and Ann-Marie Redmond is Executive in Charge of Production. Matt Reid is Executive Producer for discovery+ UK. Distribution360 (D360) holds worldwide rights to the format and finished program.
About marblemedia
marblemedia is a leading global entertainment company that develops, produces and distributes compelling TV and interactive digital content for audiences of all ages, across all media platforms.
A trailblazer known for creating premium entertainment for all ages, the company is anchored in original storytelling, innovation and content that celebrates unique characters and perspectives. Recent hits include the award-winning competition Netflix Original series Blown Away, critically acclaimed travelogue Netflix Original series Restaurants on the Edge; award-winning family gameshow Just Like Mom and Dad; and the high-octane competition series All-Round Champion based on the International Emmy® Kids Award-winning format.
Founded in 2001 by co-CEOs Mark Bishop and Matt Hornburg with a vision of creativity, partnership and innovation, the company has offices in Toronto, London and L.A., with a 50-acre production facility located 90 minutes north of Toronto. Learn more at marblemedia.com.
Find us online:
Instagram: @marblemediaofficial
Facebook: @marblemedia
Twitter: @marblemedia
About CBC/Radio-Canada
CBC/Radio-Canada is Canada’s national public broadcaster. Through our mandate to inform, enlighten and entertain, we play a central role in strengthening Canadian culture. As Canada’s trusted news source, we offer a uniquely Canadian perspective on news, current affairs and world affairs. Our distinctively homegrown entertainment programming draws audiences from across the country. Deeply rooted in communities, CBC/Radio-Canada offers diverse content in English, French and eight Indigenous languages. We also deliver content in Spanish, Arabic and Chinese, as well as both official languages, through Radio Canada International (RCI). We are leading the transformation to meet the needs of Canadians in a digital world.
About Discovery +
discovery+ is the definitive non-fiction, real life subscription streaming service. discovery+ features a landmark partnership with Sky that gives its customers 12 months access to discovery+ at no extra cost. discovery+ features a wide range of exclusive, original series across popular, passion verticals in which Discovery brands have a strong leadership position, including lifestyle and relationships; home and food; true crime; paranormal; adventure and natural history; as well as science, tech and the environment, and a slate of high-quality documentaries. For more, visit discoveryplus.co.uk or find it on a variety of platforms and devices, including ones from Amazon, Apple, Google and Samsung.
For more information, please contact:
Kelsey Aikman
Director of Marketing & Communications, marblemedia
marblemedia goes into development on a new scripted television drama adaptation of business mogul, Arlene Dickinson’s bestselling book ‘Persuasion’
Award-winning Canadian writer and producer, Alexandra Zarowny
attached as writer and executive producer
TORONTO/LOS ANGELES June 15, 2021 - marblemedia is expanding its primetime slate by going into development on a new one-hour drama series, Persuasion, based on the national best-selling business book from powerhouse Canadian entrepreneur and TV personality, Arlene Dickinson.
Featuring a cast and creative team of empowered women, both behind and in front of the cameras, this brand-new series will take a much different approach than other scripted series about business. Instead of showcasing the ruthless underbelly of business where the end justifies the means, Persuasion will take inspiration from Dickinson’s determination, dedication, tenacity and brilliance in her rise to successto dramatize a fresh & powerful approach to being effective in business.
marblemedia has optioned the rights to Persuasion, published by HarperCollins Canada. Dickinson will serve as an executive producer on the series, her first scripted television series, along with marblemedia’s Matthew Hornburg, Mark Bishop and Carrie Paupst Shaughnessy, and Alexandra Zarowny is attached to write and executive produce.
Inspired by Arlene Dickinson’s book of the same name, the fictional series will explore the exhilarating high-octane, fast-paced world of marketing, public relations, and entrepreneurship where, through a dynamic and diverse cast of characters, the battle to do business ethically and honestly is fought every day. Through the lens of Rachel Nicholson’, a tough, fiery, innovative marketing mastermind, and her team at Trailblazer, we join Rachel as she journeys through two different periods of her life – as a tenacious young mother with no formal education in the 1990s, and a marketing maven and celebrity in present day. The series recognizes women’s leadership and the power of their unstoppable influence – motivating others around them, breaking glass ceilings and paving their own path – all while lifting up and setting the example for the next generation.
“We are going to focus this story on elements of the high-stakes business world that we don’t typically see on television”, said Carrie Paupst Shaughnessy, Executive Producer and VP Scripted at marblemedia.“We will showcase the bravery it takes to invest in a dream and try to beat the odds, and that business can be an emotional rollercoaster ride -- all while showcasing a strong woman at the center who forges her own path and demonstrates that successful business can be done differently.”
“I’m thrilled to be working with marblemedia on a scripted version of my book to bring a show about a female leader forging her own path to television viewers around the world,” says Arlene Dickinson, executive producer. “The world needs a show that demonstrates a different approach to doing business successfully and that inspires women to break barriers to reach their dreams, that is what is at the core of Persuasion.”
Best-selling author, investor and renowned entrepreneur, Arlene Dickinson is widely recognized for her role as a ‘Dragon’ on the multi-award-winning television series, Dragons’ Den. Arlene is also an inductee in Canada’s Most Powerful Women Top 100 Hall of Fame, amongst many other accolades. Arlene has become an icon for doing business with integrity.
“I am humbled and thrilled to be working with Arlene, a personal hero of mine who continues to smash through glass ceilings. Her rise from rock bottom to renowned business maverick is truly inspiring.” adds Alexandra Zarowny, writer and executive producer. “Persuasion will be filled with do-or-die drama and revel in the aspirational glamour of a woman who achieved success and power while remaining true to herself and her ideals.”
Most recently, Zarowny served as an Executive Producer and Showrunner on Global’s popular Private Eyes starring Jason Priestly and Cindy Sampson. Other producing credits include CBC’s Murdoch Mysteries and Republic of Doyle, Showcase’s Lost Girl and Syfy’s Wynonna Earp.
Persuasion joins marblemedia’s previously announced adaptation of The Other Boy, a best-selling novel by M.G. Hennessey, and Holding Still, a Toronto-set novel by celebrated author, poet and screenwriter, Zoe Whittall. These projects will all foster a new generation of stories driven by perspectives that need to be shared, heard and celebrated.
About marblemedia
A global award-winning media company, marblemedia is anchored in original storytelling, innovation, and content that celebrates unique characters and perspectives through an inspiring lens. In addition to their critically acclaimed competition series and renowned award-winning family content, the leading production company is forging their way into the scripted television space by expanding their repertoire of scripted series with a handful of new acquisitions.
Founded in 2001 by co-CEOs Mark Bishop and Matt Hornburg with a vision of creativity, partnership and innovation, the company has offices in Toronto, London and L.A., with a 50-acre production facility located 90 minutes north of Toronto. Learn more at marblemedia.com
Find us online:
Instagram: @marblemediaofficial
Facebook: @marblemedia
Twitter: @marblemedia
Bell Media Announces English and French-Language Original Programming Orders and Renewals for 2021/22 Season
TORONTO (June 10, 2021) – Bell Media confirmed today a robust Canadian content lineup of more than 75 titles for its 2021-22 season, featuring orders of new original series, documentaries, and specials. Fueling English and French-language services across Bell Media properties, and produced in partnership with independent production partners and Bell Media Studios, the new orders and series join a strong roster of award-winning returning shows, and can’t-miss documentaries and specials.
New English-Language Series:
A CUT ABOVE – Discovery From the producers of BLOWN AWAY, this brand new cutting-edge competition series features twelve of the best chainsaw wielding carvers form across North America turning ordinary logs into intricate works of art. In each episode, the carvers face two time sensitive challenges to test their skills and creativity: a Quick Carve that tests their technique and the functionality of the carved piece followed by an elaborate, high-stakes themed Main Challenge to help decide who advances and who goes home. Throughout the series, competitors are mentored and judged by a panel of highly respected Master Carvers. In the end, there can only be one winner who will take home the cash prize and be named A Cut Above the rest? (marblemedia)
OVERLORD AND THE UNDERWOODS ENTERS THE ATMOSPHERE WITH LIVE-ACTION SERIES ORDER FROM CBC, NICKELODEON INTERNATIONAL, ITV, in association with BYUtv
Award-winning writer Anthony Q. Farrell (NBC’s The Office, CBBC’s Secret Life of Boys, BYUtv’s “The Parker Andersons”/Amelia Parker”) attached as Showrunner
Academy Award™ winner FX specialist Roger Christian (Alien, Star Wars) attached as Lead Character Designer
The character effects team at MastersFX (The Handmaid’s Tale, The Umbrella Academy) will bring Roger Christian’s character designs to life.
LOS ANGELES/TORONTO, March 16, 2021 – Award-winning production company, marblemedia, in association with Cloudco Entertainment, a world-class entertainment studio, received a series order for Overlord and the Underwoods™ (20x30) from CBC, Canada’s public broadcaster, Nickelodeon International, ITV, in association with BYUtv.
The original half-hour, live-action, single camera family comedy follows the Underwoods, a North American family, whose life is turned upside down when their distant cousin, Overlord, the second most-wanted villain in the universe, seeks refuge in their home after being forced into intergalactic witness protection. After snitching out his boss, the evil Mega-Lord Supreme, Overlord is sent to live with his incredibly nice, distant cousins on Planet Earth. Over the course of the series, the evil Overlord and the very sweet Underwoods discover a thing or two about each other as they learn to treasure the value of family and the importance of true friendship, diversity, and compassion.
“marblemedia is known for creating unrivaled family entertainment that showcase dynamic, diverse, and universal characters and storylines. We are very excited to add Overlord and the Underwoods™ to our robust programming roster,” shares Mark Bishop, Executive Producer and Co-CEO of marblemedia. “We are thrilled to create this original, hilarious comedy series with such incredible talent both in-front and behind the camera led by Anthony Q. Farrell and the Cloudco team along with all of our partners. We can’t wait to share this series with audiences around the world later this year.”
Created by BAFTA-winning showrunner, Anthony Q. Farrell (NBC’s The Office, CBBC’s Secret Life of Boys, CBC’s Little Mosque on the Prairie, upcoming marble and BYUtv series The Parker Andersons/ Amelia Parker) and Ryan Wiesbrock, creator of the Netflix Original Series Buddy Thunderstruck and the live-action adaptation of the Hulu Original series Holly Hobbie for Hulu and Canada’s Family Channel. The series features top talent and pre-production has begun in Toronto.
“I am chomping at the bit to start shooting this incredibly fun family series. I have had a blast putting these rich characters into hilarious situations with the other writers in the room. Big thanks to my co-creator, Ryan Wiesbrock, his team at Cloudco and of course my marblemedia fam for having me along for the ride,” said Anthony Q. Farrell, Co-Creator and Showrunner.
“Anthony, our Cloudco team, the marblemedia team, and all other partners have brought great energy and enthusiasm to this series. Everyone involved with the project is aligned on how fun it is to see a ‘bad guy’ and a good family, rub off on each other in a positive way,” said Ryan Wiesbrock, Co-Creator and Executive Producer for Cloudco Entertainment.
Farrell is compiling an exceptional creative writing team for the show including Kate Hewlett, Ryan Belleville, Jay Vaidya, Amanda Joy, Angelica Mendizabal, Caleigh Bacchus, Simon Owens, Sadiya Durrani and Richard Young.
Academy-Award winning FX expert, Roger Christian (Alien, Star Wars: Episode I The Phantom Menace and Episode IV A New Hope) boards the series as Character Designer. Christian was responsible for creating the props and sets for Star Wars, including the infamous lightsaber. His designs for this show will be brought to life by MastersFX and include Overlord’s helmet and costume and his animatronic, robot sidekick. The team at MastersFX is the character effects company behind hit shows The Handmaid’s Tale and The Umbrella Academy, and they will ring Christian’s designs to life in Overlord and the Underwoods.
Production credits for the series include: Executive Producers Mark J.W. Bishop, Matt Hornburg, Carrie Paupst Shaughnessy, Ryan Wiesbrock, Sean Gorman and Ian Lambur; Supervising Producer Donna Luke; Series Producer Jim Corston; SVP Rights and Executive Producer, Diane Rankin; and Showrunner Anthony Q. Farrell. For CBC, Sally Catto is General Manager, Entertainment, Factual & Sports, Trish Williams is Executive Director, Scripted Content, Sandra Picheca is Director of Current Production, Comedy, and Greig Dymond is Executive In Charge of Production. Michael A. Dunn and Andra Johnson Duke are Executive Producers and Jim Bell is Supervising Producer for BYUtv.
The series is produced in association with CBC, BYUtv, Nickelodeon International with ITV/Citv, and with the financial participation of the Shaw Rocket Fund. The series was developed through funding from the Bell Fund Slate Development Program. Cloudco Entertainment and Distribution360, a marblemedia company, hold worldwide distribution rights for the series.
About marblemedia
marblemedia is a leading global entertainment company that develops, produces and distributes compelling TV and interactive digital content for audiences of all ages, across all media platforms.
A trailblazer known for creating entertainment for the whole family through an informative, entertaining and optimistic lens, the company stands on their merits for showcasing diverse and inclusive storytelling with unique points of view. Recent hits as the award-winning competition Netflix Original series Blown Away, critically-acclaimed travelogue Netflix Original series Restaurants on the Edge; YesTV, Family Channel and BYUtv’s award-winning family gameshow Just Like Mom and Dad; interconnected scripted family comedy series The Parker Andersons and Amelia Parker; and the high-octane competition series All-Round Champion based on the International Emmy® Kids Award-winning format.
Founded in 2001 by co-CEOs Mark Bishop and Matt Hornburg with a vision of creativity, partnership and innovation, the company has offices in Toronto, London and L.A., with a 50-acre production facility located 90 minutes north of Toronto. Learn more at marblemedia.com.
Find us online:
Instagram: @marblemediaofficial
Facebook: @marblemedia
Twitter: @marblemedia
About Cloudco Entertainment
Cloudco Entertainment, formerly American Greetings Entertainment, is the owner for iconic entertainment brands such as Care Bears™, Holly Hobbie™, Madballs™, Packages from Planet X™, Twisted Whiskers™, Buddy Thunderstruck™, Tinpo™ and its newest IP, Boy Girl Dog Cat Mouse Cheese™. Cloudco Entertainment develops multi-platform entertainment franchises across all media channels and extensive consumer merchandising programs that immerse children and adults in brands they love.
Super Channel hosts The Parker Andersons on Heart & Home
The Parker Andersons to premiere April 19 at 8p.m. ET followed by Amelia Parker at 8:30 p.m. ET
Two interconnected shows, one blended family
March 10, 2021 – Super Channel is pleased to announce it has acquired two new innovative family comedies slated for their Canadian premiere on Super Channel Heart & Home this April. The Parker Andersons (10 x 30 min) and Amelia Parker(10 x 30 min) follow the life of one interracial family, blended by marriage. The two interwoven scripted series highlight events in the life of the Parker-Anderson family from two different perspectives. Produced by marble media and Beachwood Canyon Productions, both series were shot in Toronto.
The Parker Andersons will premiere on Monday, April 19 at 8 p.m. ET, followed by Amelia Parker at 8:30 p.m. ET. Each half-hour episode will also be available on Super Channel On Demand, the day following its weekly linear broadcast.
This completely new and innovative concept enhances traditional TV storytelling by creating two stand-alone comedy series, each with their own storylines and episodes, while still connected by larger overarching plotlines tying the two independent shows together. The Parker Andersons follows the heartfelt family moments and warmly comedic antics of a newly blended family, while Amelia Parker centers around the quietest member of the family as she navigates the world around her.
“We are excited to bring this ground-breaking series to Super Channel Heart & Home,” said Jackie Pardy, Chief Content Officer for Super Channel. “Its unique story telling format allows viewers to get to know the Parker Andersons from two distinct perspectives and provides a refreshing look into the hilarious and heartwarming lives of this blended family, that we are sure Heart & Home viewers will connect with."
The Parker Andersons follows Tony Parker, a British widower and father of two (Nathan and Amelia), who moves to the United States, where he marries Cleo Anderson, the mother of two kids (Victoria and Charlie). The series follows this diverse family as they learn that their differences are exactly what they need to create a happy new life together.
Amelia Parker centers around the quietest member of the Parker Anderson family, a tween girl who has been selectively mute since her mother died a few years ago. If she’s going to participate in the world again, she’d better find her voice. In confessionals, we see that Amelia is actually an opinionated, vivacious girl, who openly explains her hopes, anxieties, and fears in virtual conversations with her deceased mom.
Anthony Q. Farrell serves as showrunner and an executive producer for both series. Farrell has written for The Office, Little Mosque on the Prairie and Nickelodeon’s The Thunderman’s and has developed shows for CBS Studios, Disney Channel and Cartoon Network, among others. He is also the creator of Secret Life of Boys, the BAFTA-winning CBBC series in its fifth season.
The Parker Andersons and Amelia Parker stars Arnold Pinnock as Tony Parker (Cardinal, Coroner, Baroness Von Sketch), Kate Hewlett as Cleo Anderson (The Stanley Dynamic, Degrassi: The Next Generation, The Girlfriend Experience), Millie Davis as Amelia Parker (Odd Squad, Dino Dana, Wonder, Orphan Black), Agape Mngomezulu as Nathan Parker (Best Intentions, The Twilight Zone, Supernatural), Devin Cecchetto as Victoria Anderson (Ginny & Georgia, The Craft), Charlie Zeltzer as Charlie Anderson (The Handmaid's Tale, Anne with an E), Sandy Jobin-Bevans as Roger Anderson (Designated Survivor, Just Like Mom and Dad, Good Witch)and Akiel Julien as Nick Parker (Utopia Falls, The Boys, What We Do in the Shadows).
Executive Producers for the series include Mark J.W. Bishop, Matt Hornburg, Carrie Paupst Shaughnessy, and Co-Executive Producer Donna Luke (marblemedia); Executive Producers Frank van Keeken and Yolanda Yott (Beachwood Canyon); Executive Producer and Showrunner Anthony Q. Farrell and Producer Jim Corston. Executive producers for BYUtv include Michael A. Dunn, Andra Johnson Duke, Melissa Puente and Jim Bell.
https://www.superchannel.ca/pressreleases/two-new-innovative-family-comedies-coming-super-channel-heart-home
marblemedia’s Blown Away racks up huge streaming viewership in the U.S
The competition series climbed to number four in Nielsen's SVOD chart for streaming originals, putting it among high-profile company.
marblemedia’s Blown Away is proving to be a sizeable streaming hit south of the border.
According to Nielsen streaming data, the competition series was the fourth highest-rated streaming original on the week of Jan. 25 to 31, holding its own against high-profile, big-budget company.
During that week, Blown Away, which streams on Netflix in the U.S., racked up 438 million minutes of watch time, behind only Bridgerton (936 minutes), Fate: The Winx Saga (918 minutes) and Cobra Kai (568 minutes), all of which also stream on Netflix in the U.S.
It garnered larger streaming audiences than Disney+’s WandaVision (431 million), and Netflix shows The Crown (338 million), Night Stalker: The Hunt for a Serial Killer (321 million), Jurassic World: Camp Cretaceous (319 million), Longmire (304 million) and The Great British Baking Show (292 million).
For the following week (Feb. 1 to 7), which is the most recent week of data available, Blown Away is at No. 10, with 242 million minutes viewed.
Read more at:
https://playbackonline.ca/2021/03/09/marblemedias-blown-away-racks-up-huge-streaming-viewership-in-the-u-s/
marblemedia goes into production on the third season of the high-octane sports competition hit show ALL-ROUND CHAMPION
Season two is currently airing on BYUTV in the U.S., and coming to TVOkids and Knowledge in Canada in January 2021
Toronto (December 1, 2020) marblemedia, one of the world’s leading entertainment companies, announces today the continued growth of their unscripted division with the early green light. and start of production on the third season of the widely successful ultimate sports competition series, All-Round Champion (11x60).
Off the back of delivering season 2 to BYUtv/TVOkids/Knowledge, the award winning production company has been commissioned for a third season of the adrenaline-filled sports competition series that sees ten of the best teen athletes compete against each other in a range of sports other than their own speciality. Production is underway in Toronto and will continue through to late December with broadcast set for late 2021.
“We’re thrilled to announce a third season of All-Round Champion. This is a testament to our team's ability to deliver something extremely special for audiences through aspirational storytelling” shares Matt Hornburg, Executive Producer and co-CEO of marblemedia. “In all our competition series, we strive to take audiences on the experience with our competitors, showcasing their emotional and challenging journeys with all the highs and lows that come with winning and losing.”
Leaders in creating original competition series content, marblemedia’s unscripted team has had great success with the critically acclaimed glassblowing competition hit Blown Away on Netflix, the cinematic travelogue series Restaurants on the Edge on Netflix; and their upcoming sand sculpting challenge series, Race Against the Tide on CBC.
Returning as host for the third season is Canadian Olympian and World Champion Hurdler, Perdita Felicien. This latest season will feature guest appearances from 4-time MLS Champion and 2011 League MVP, Dwayne De Rosario and the foremost doubles players in tennis history and Olympic Champion, Daniel Nestor.
"I am thrilled to be back as host for season three where ten super talented athletes face our toughest test yet,” said Perdita Felicien, Host of All-Round Champion. “Some sports require brute force, while others demand grace and precision. One week they’re indoors, the next they’re outdoors battling the cold and their doubts. Things get extreme this season."
A total of 10 sport stars will coach and encourage this season’s cohort of teen athletes as they overcome challenges and conquer their fears in sports including Track Cycling, Gymnastics, Inline Skating, Soccer, Tennis, Trampoline, Pole Vault, Competitive Dance, Sport Climbing, and Boxing. The concept for All Round Champion was originally conceived from Norwegian public broadcaster NRK’s International Emmy® Kids award winning series, Best I Mest before marblemedia was granted formal rights to
create a North American version from Beta Film.
Executive Producers for the series include Matt Hornburg, Mark J.W. Bishop, Steve Sloan, and Co-Executive Producer Donna Luke (marblemedia); Executive Producers for BYU Michael Dunn, AndraJohnson Duke, Brian Gibsonand Jim Bell; and Executive Producer for TVO Marney Malabar
About marblemedia
marblemedia is a leading global entertainment company that develops, produces and distributes compelling TV and interactive digital content for audiences of all ages, across all media platforms. A trailblazer known for creating entertainment for the whole family through an informative, entertaining and optimistic lens, the company stands on their merits for showcasing diverse and inclusive storytelling with unique points of view. Recent hits as the award-winning competition Netflix Original series Blown Away, critically-acclaimed travelogue Netflix Original series Restaurants on the Edge; YesTV, Family Channel and BYUtv’s award winning family gameshow Just Like Mom and Dad; interconnected scripted family comedy series The Parker Andersons and Amelia Parker; and the high-octane competition series All-Round Champion based on the International Emmy® Kids Award-winning format
Founded in 2001 by co-CEOs Mark Bishop and Matt Hornburg with a vision of creativity, partnership and innovation, the company has offices in Toronto, London and L.A., with a 50-acre production facility located 90 minutes north of Toronto. Learn more at marblemedia.com
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marblemedia starts production on two new family sitcoms, The Parker Andersons and Amelia Parker
Two interconnected shows, one blended family
Anthony Q. Farrell is showrunner for both series First slate of cast is announced
Toronto (October 13, 2020) - Award-winning media production and distribution company, marblemedia, in association with award-winning creator Beachwood Canyon Productions, announces today production is set to begin later this month in Toronto on series, The Parker Andersons and Amelia Parker (20 eps x 30 mins), two brand-new scripted family single camera sitcoms that follows the life of one bi-racial family, blended by marriage.
In this completely new and innovative concept, the series will enhance traditional TV storytelling by creating two stand-alone comedy series, The Parker Andersons and Amelia Parker, each with their own storylines and episodes, while still connected by larger overarching plotlines tying the two independent series together. The Parker Andersons follows the warmly comedic antics of a newly blended family, while Amelia Parker centers around the quietest member of the family, a tween girl navigating the world around her.
The Parker Andersons follows Tony Parker, a British widower and father of two (Nathan and Amelia), who moves to North America where he meets and marries Cleo Anderson, the mother of two kids (Victoria and Charlie). All together, they quickly discover that sometimes being ‘blended’ feels a lot like being in a blender.
Amelia Parker centers around the quietest member of the Parker Anderson family, a tween girl who is coming into her own. After her mother died, Amelia became selectively mute, figuring that before she participates in the world again, she better figure some things out. In confessionals, we see that Amelia is actually an opinionated, vivacious girl, who openly explains her hopes, anxieties and fears in virtual conversations with her deceased mom.
Anthony Q. Farrell takes over as Showrunner for both series. Farrell has written for NBC’s The Office, CBC’s Little Mosque on the Prairie, and Nickelodeon’s The Thundermans and has developed TV series for CBS Studios, Disney Channel, Cartoon Network amongst others. He is the creator of Secret Life of Boys, the BAFTA-winning CBBC series, which is in its fifth season. Anthony joins the series bringing unparalleled talent, humour and leadership to really form the true essence of both shows. He has assembled a richly talented and diverse team of writers and directors to assist him in ensuring that the stories for both shows are not only entertaining, but also authentic. Leading by example through collaboration and providing opportunity for the next generation, Anthony Q. Farrell is reimagining show running for the next wave.
“We could not be more excited to work with Anthony Q. Farrell as he leads his diverse team of writers, actors and directors to create these new shows. Both productions will showcase the real emotions and experiences that come with honest representation of blended families. We cannot wait to share these hilarious and heartwarming series with audiences around the world” shares Mark Bishop, Executive Producer and co-CEO of marblemedia. “We’re extremely grateful to Frank van Keeken for creating a beautiful concept and story world for both of these new shows.”
"This series has incredible potential. And with my awesome team of writers-- Jay Vaidya, Amanda Joy, Murry Peeters, Ian Steaman and Sadiya Durrani, we are hoping to unlock as much of it as possible. We're having tons of fun in the room tackling topics that we rarely see on television," said Anthony Q. Farrell, Showrunner & Executive Producer.
“I am thrilled that Anthony Q. Farrell is leading our team as the showrunner for The Parker-Andersons and Amelia Parker,” adds Executive Producer and Series Creator Frank van Keeken.
The series has been commissioned by BYUtv in the US to debut in 2021 as part of their focus on inspiring family programming and will launch in Canada later in 2021, with a Canadian broadcaster to be announced soon.
The Parker-Andersons and Amelia Parker will star Arnold Pinnock as Tony Parker (Cardinal, Coroner, Baroness Von Sketch), Kate Hewlett as Cleo Anderson (The Stanley Dynamic, Degrassi: The Next Generation, The Girlfriend Experience), Millie Davis as Amelia Parker (Odd Squad, Dino Dana, Orphan Black), Agape Mngomezulu as Nathan Parker (Best Intentions, The Twilight Zone, Supernatural), Devin Cecchetto as Victoria Anderson (Ginny & Georgia, The Craft), Charlie Zeltzer as Charlie Anderson (The Handmaid’s Tale, Anne with an E), Sandy Jobin-Bevans as Roger Anderson (Designated Survivor, Just Like Mom and Dad, Good Witch, Baroness Von Sketch Show) and Akiel Julien as Nick Parker (Utopia Falls, The Boys, What We Do in the Shadows). Additional cast members will be announced in the coming weeks.
Executive Producers for the series include Mark J.W. Bishop, Matt Hornburg, Carrie Paupst Shaughnessy, and Co-Executive Producer Donna Luke (marblemedia); Executive Producers Frank van Keeken and Yolanda Yott (Beachwood Canyon); Executive Producer and Showrunner Anthony Q. Farrell and Producer Jim Corston; Executive Producers for BYUtv Michael Dunn, Andra Johnson Duke, Melissa Puente and Jim Bell.
Anthony Q. Farrell is represented by Sheree Guitar at Sheree Guitar Entertainment, David Ritchie at Ambition Talent, Inc. and Jonathan Shikora at Lichter, Grossman, Nichols, Adler, Feldman, Clark.
About marblemedia
marblemedia is a leading global entertainment company that develops, produces and distributes compelling TV and interactive digital content for audiences of all ages, across all media platforms.
A trailblazer known for creating entertainment for the whole family through an informative, entertaining and optimistic lens, the company stands on their merits for showcasing diverse and inclusive storytelling. With such recent hits as the award-winning competition Netflix Original series Blown Away, critically-acclaimed travelogue Netflix Original series Restaurants on the Edge; YesTV, Family Channel and BYUtv’s award-winning family gameshow Just Like Mom and Dad; scripted teen series Open Heart, co-produced with Epitome Pictures and Nickelodeon; and the high-octane competition series All-Round Champion based on the International Emmy® Kids Award-winning format.
Founded in 2001 by co-CEOs Mark Bishop and Matt Hornburg with a vision of creativity, partnership and innovation, the company has offices in Toronto, London and L.A., with a 50-acre production facility located 90 minutes north of Toronto. Learn more at marblemedia.com
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CBC Premieres Landscape Artist of the Year Canada, Featuring the McMichael Canadian Art Collection, On October 9
September 29, 2020, Kleinburg, ON – The McMichael Canadian Art Collection is proud to be featured in the upcoming, nationwide CBC broadcast of the four-part television series Landscape Artist of the Year Canada, premiering on CBC TV and CBC Gem Friday, October 9 at 9 p.m. (9:30 NT). Produced by marblemedia, the series brings together professional and amateur artists from across the country as contestants in an unscripted artistic challenge. Hosted by Canadian broadcast veteran Sook-Yin Lee, the grand prize includes the opportunity for the winner to have their artwork on view at the McMichael on a historic easel belonging to both Tom Thomson and A. Y. Jackson following the finale. Episodes also feature McMichael Executive Director Ian Dejardin discussing the history of landscape painting in Canada. The series originally made its worldwide premiere in February 2020 on Makeful, which will also be airing an encore presentation of the series. Landscape Artist of the Year Canada is modelled on the original UK format by Storyvault Films for Sky Arts, distributed by Banijay Rights.
Landscape Artist of the Year Canada on CBC also coincides with the McMichael celebration of the centenary year of the Group of Seven's first exhibition with "A Like Vision": The Group of Seven at 100, a landmark installation of more than 280 artworks by every member of the Group.
WHEN
Landscape Artist of the Year Canada premieres on Friday, October 9 at 9:00 pm (9:30 NT) on CBC TV and the free CBC Gem streaming service, with a new episode debuting weekly each Friday night. The series finale will air on October 30at 9:00 pm (9:30 p.m. NT).
WHAT
Landscape Artist of the Year Canada is a four-episode series challenging Canadian artists to compete for the coveted title of Landscape Artist of the Year Canada. Each week features breathtaking and iconic Canadian landscapes serving as both backdrop and inspiration for the artists competing to win a $10,000 cash prize and the opportunity to have their artwork on view at the McMichael Canadian Art Collection, home to the art of Canada. Landscape Artist of the Year Canada is produced by marblemedia.
WHERE/HOW:
Landscape Artist of the Year Canada will be available weekly on CBC TV and CBC Gem. The winning artwork will be on view in the historic Founders' Lounge at the McMichael Canadian Art Collection.
Makeful will also air an encore presentation of Landscape Artist of the Year Canada on Sundays at 7 p.m. ET/PT beginning October 11.
About the McMichael Canadian Art Collection
The McMichael Canadian Art Collection is an agency of the Government of Ontario and acknowledges the support of the Ministry of Heritage, Sport, Tourism and Culture Industries, and the McMichael Canadian Art Foundation. It is the foremost venue in the country showcasing the Group of Seven and their contemporaries. In addition to touring exhibitions, its permanent collection consists of over 6,500 artworks by Canadian artists, including paintings by the Group of Seven and their contemporaries, as well as First Nations, Métis and Inuit artists. The gallery is located on 100 acres of northern landscape and hiking trails at 10365 Islington Avenue, Kleinburg, north of Major Mackenzie Drive in the City of Vaughan. For more information, please visit mcmichael.com.
About CBC/Radio-Canada
CBC/Radio-Canada is Canada’s national public broadcaster. Through our mandate to inform, enlighten and entertain, we play a central role in strengthening Canadian culture. As Canada’s trusted news source, we offer a uniquely Canadian perspective on news, current affairs and world affairs. Our distinctively homegrown entertainment programming draws audiences from across the country. Deeply rooted in communities, CBC/Radio-Canada offers diverse content in English, French and eight Indigenous languages. We also deliver content in Spanish, Arabic and Chinese, as well as both official languages, through Radio Canada International (RCI). We are leading the transformation to meet the needs of Canadians in a digital world.
About marblemedia
marblemedia is an independent, leading global entertainment company headquartered in Toronto, Canada. It develops, produces, and distributes compelling primetime scripted, unscripted, kids and family content both for the domestic market and for a wide range of high-profile platforms and broadcasters around the world.
Recent hits for the production company include the award-winning competition Netflix series Blown Away, critically-acclaimed travelogue Netflix series Restaurants on the Edge; YesTV, Family Channel and BYUtv’s award-winning family gameshow Just Like Mom and Dad; and the high-octane competition series All-Round Champion based on the International Emmy® Kids Award-winning format.
Founded in 2001 by co-CEOs Mark Bishop and Matt Hornburg with a vision of creativity, partnership and innovation, the company has offices in Toronto and London, with a 50-acre production facility located 90 minutes north of Toronto. Learn more at marblemedia.com
marblemedia expands to LA by hiring AJ Trauth in new VP Kids role; Also expands role of marble VP Scripted, Carrie Paupst Shaughnessy
TORONTO/LOS ANGELES (September 30, 2020)
marblemedia is pleased to announce the appointment of AJ Trauth who has come onboard into a newly created role as Vice President of Kids to support the growth of the company’s scripted division. Based in Los Angeles, AJ brings over two decades of experience in the entertainment industry as both on-screen talent and an off-screen creative. Best known to many as ‘Alan Twitty’ on the hit Disney series Even Stevens and the CW’s Pepper Dennis, AJ parlayed his career into an independent producer developing and growing a slate of scripted series in the kids and family space with focus on telling diverse stories that resonate with young audiences, including The Fourth Stall with Walden Media.
In his new role, Trauth will help identify and develop kids scripted projects for marblemedia that have dynamic characters, are rich in story and bold in execution. Building on the company’s strong history of creating compelling content for kids and family audiences worldwide, as the VP, Kids, Trauth will continue to push boundaries by developing original stories with unique perspectives for global audiences and identify opportunities through assembling great IP with top showrunners, writers and on-screen talent. Trauth will report directly to co-CEO Mark Bishop.
“As our company and production slate continues to grow, it’s important to bring on seasoned executives like AJ Trauth who hold years of experience discovering the next generation of storytellers with first-hand experience as a child Disney actor himself. He possesses a vision of what the future may bring”, said Mark Bishop, co-CEO marblemedia. “Having AJ in LA reaffirms our scripted growth strategy in working directly with streamers and US Buyers and developing content to produce from marble's Toronto based production hub.”
Earlier this year, marblemedia announced its commitment to bolstering the scripted department. In addition to Trauth’s new appointment, Carrie Paupst Shaughnessy’s role as Vice President Scripted is expanding. Adding to her creative development responsibilities, she will be an Executive Producer across all current scripted programming for the company. The scripted team also welcomes Sam Schleifer as Scripted Development Executive. Prior to joining marble, Schleifer worked on The Good Doctor and Deadpool. Schleifer reports to Carrie Paupst Shaughnessy.
With a view on evolving media consumption habits and the impact of technology on media, marblemedia continues to expand across all areas of the business to meet the demands of audiences and the need for a diverse slate of offerings across all platforms.
marblemedia is committed to delivering premium content on a worldwide scale and will continue to bolster its footprint across all devices and all content areas, including; kids, family and primetime scripted as well as unscripted programming.
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marblemedia in production on unscripted competition series RACE AGAINST THE TIDE
(August, 12, 2020)
marblemedia, leading global entertainment producers of numerous award-winning TV series such as Netflix’s “Blown Away” and “Restaurants on the Edge” announces today that production is now underway on location in New Brunswick on a new CBC original Canadian competition series, RACE AGAINST THE TIDE (10x30), hosted by actor and comedian Shaun Majumder. The first of its kind, the show is slated for broadcast in Canada on CBC and the CBC Gem streaming service in 2021.
The half-hour competition series features 10 teams of two world class, highly skilled sand sculptors competing to create extraordinary works of art made entirely out of sand while avoiding elimination. Not only are these best-in-show duos competing against each other, they are competing against Mother Nature’s unstoppable ticking clock and the world’s highest tide at New Brunswick's iconic and beautiful Bay of Fundy. The stakes have never been higher in the world of sand sculpting as the competitors' creations - no matter how impressive - are all destined to be washed away the same day by the tide.
In the end, only one team whose skill, creativity and tenacity leaves a lasting impression will be crowned the RACE AGAINST THE TIDE “Champions.”
“We are thrilled to have RACE AGAINST THE TIDE - a premier sand sculpting competition TV series - underway, expanding the marblemedia slate of content that will appeal to worldwide audiences of all ages” said Matt Hornburg, executive producer and co-founder of marblemedia. “We have brought the best in class from around the world to create more twists on the ever-fascinating spectacle of sand sculpting. As the highest tide in the world, we couldn’t think of a better place to produce this series than the Bay of Fundy.”
RACE AGAINST THE TIDE is executive produced by Matt Hornburg and Mark Bishop of marblemedia; series producer and writer is Carly Spencer and Donna Luke of marblemedia serves as Co-Executive Producer. Produced with the participation of the Province of New Brunswick and Co-produced with Hemmings House. For CBC, Sally Catto is General Manager, Entertainment, Factual and Sports; Jennifer Dettman is Executive Director, Unscripted Content; Alexandra Lane is Senior Director of Production; and Ann-Marie Redmond is Executive in Charge of Production.
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