MIPTV 2022: Electric Entertainment sells several titles to Bell Media

Electric Entertainment and Bell Media recently confirmed a licensing deal for Electric Entertainment’s three new series, “The Ark,” “Leverage: Redemption,” and “Almost Paradise.” “We are thrilled to extend our partnership with Electric Entertainment to deliver another season of “Leverage: Redemption” and two thrilling new series “Almost Paradise” and “The Ark.” We know these series will resonate with Canadian viewers and subscribers who crave compelling content,” Brian Blazik, Senior Lead, Content & Sales Distribution, Bell Media said.

The deal, negotiated by Nolan Pielak, Senior Vice President, International Distribution for Electric Entertainment and Brian Blazik for Bell Media, includes the premiere season of the upcoming SYFY original “The Ark," in addition to the new season of current audience favorite “Leverage: Redemption” the reimagining of the original “Leverage,” which aired on
TNT for five seasons.

The deal also includes the first and newly greenlit second season of Electric’s hit crime procedural “Almost Paradise,” the first U.S. TV program to be shot entirely in the Philippines. “Leverage: Redemption” season 2 is currently in production. “The Ark” begins production this spring and “Almost Paradise” season 2, begins production in August.

The deal includes rights across Bell Media’s English language linear and streaming platforms. The announcement was made today by Nolan Pielak, SVP of International
Distribution for Electric Entertainment and Brian Blazik of Bell Media. “Bell Media has been a great partner of ours for many years now and we look forward to offering our newest programs to Canadian audiences,” Nolan Pielak said. “Leverage: Redemption” has been doing extremely well in Canada, and we expect “Almost Paradise” to succeed as well given its similar tone and appeal. We are especially pleased that Bell Media will be premiering “The Ark” across Canada on the same day the SYFY Channel premieres it in the States.”