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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Twitter: @marblemedia
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.
read more here.
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.
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