Blue Ant announced Thursday that all five seasons of its hit comedy series Kim’s Convenience has been sold to and is now streaming on NBCUniversal’s Peacock service in the United States.
“The deal builds on the company’s multifaceted relationship with Peacock, which has included original productions, the launch of the Love Nature streaming channel and acquisitions of Blue Ant-distributed programming, while expanding the partnership further into premium scripted content,” a press release said. NBCUniversal is owned by Comcast Corporation.
Kim’s Convenience follows the misadventures of a Korean-Canadian family running a convenience store in Toronto. It was produced by Thunderbird Entertainment, now part of Blue Ant, in association with Soulpepper Theatre Company and originally commissioned by the CBC.
“Securing a home for Kim’s Convenience on Peacock is a significant milestone for Blue Ant Rights & Streaming that signals our growing presence in the premium scripted space,” Bryan Gabourie, executive vice president of content monetization and head of Americas, said in the release. “Peacock is a valued partner across the spectrum of Blue Ant businesses, and bringing Kim’s Convenience to the platform allows this beloved series to continue reaching its existing U.S. fanbase while being discovered by an entirely new generation of fans as well.”
