Bell Media and Fox Entertainment Global announce new licensing, distribution pact

By Connie Thiessen Bell Media and Fox Entertainment Global have struck a new licensing and distribution pact that sees the companies partner to support original Canadian productions for Bell Media platforms, including CTV and Crave, and FOX in the U.S. The deal encompasses English-language scripted drama and comedies, unscripted competition, and docuseries with CTV or Crave acting as the commissioning broadcaster. Initial projects will be produced in Canada by Toronto-based production company Neshama Entertainment with global distribution to be handled by Fox Entertainment Global. “This new partnership with Fox Entertainment Global bolsters Bell Media’s commitment to the creation of original...