If you’re an Asian producer with great IP you want remade internationally, focus on local authenticity, simplicity, and collaboration, a panel of leading executives said at BCWW last week.

Blink49 Studios has promoted Tara Long to the newly created role of president of global unscripted television and studio ventures, adding the branded entertainment studio, creator initiatives and vertical video to her remit.

An untitled documentary from Travon Free about the New York Knicks winning their first championship in 50-plus years is being jointly financed by Blink49 Creator Studios and Scott Budnick’s 1Community.

Sphere Abacus (SA) has secured a new round of deals on the Canadian mystery thriller YAGA, produced for Bell Media’s Crave by Blink49 Studios and Front Street Pictures.

Blink49 Studios has established a joint venture with the Canadian comedy brand Yuk Yuk’s for a slate of live and digital comedy projects.