Bell Media invests in Blink49 Studios
June 9, 2025
Bell Media is making a strategic investment in independent production company, Blink49 Studios. Based in Toronto, Vancouver and Los Angeles, Blink49 is known for its production pipeline and partnership capabilities within Canada, the US and Europe. The investment, which sees Bell Media strike, alongside Fifth Season, a production and distribution partnership with Blink49, further enhances Blink49’s capabilities as it continues to grow its slate of scripted and unscripted content. The deal is set to close this autumn.
“This investment is another significant step in our continued efforts to enhance the reach of Canadian creatives and deliver impactful storytelling that resonates at home and abroad,” said Sean Cohan, President, Bell Media. “John Morayniss and his team have a proven track record of bringing compelling content to the global market, and we look forward to deepening our collaboration with them.”
“We’re incredibly proud of what we’ve built at Blink49 in just a few short years, and this strategic investment from Bell Media marks an exciting new chapter in our growth,” added John Morayniss, CEO, Blink49 Studios. “Under Sean Cohan’s leadership and with the support of the talented team at Bell Media who share our commitment to compelling and entertaining storytelling, we’re well positioned to significantly expand our slate across both scripted and unscripted content, strengthen our reach in Canada and internationally, and continue building meaningful partnerships that bring bold, creative visions to life.”
Founded in autumn 2021, Blink49 Studios is a full-service indie studio focused on the development, production, and distribution of scripted and unscripted television and made-for-TV movies. Bell Media and Blink49 Studios have recently partnered on docuseries Queen of the Castle, and scripted series including Don’t Even, Late Bloomer, Sight Unseen, and The Trades in addition to two newly announced projects, the upcoming reality series Blue Collar and scripted drama Yaga. Other series produced by Blink49 include drama series Wild Cards and international reality series Beast Games, among others.
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