Blue Ant Media backs new 4K producer, distributor

TORONTO and NEW YORK - Blue Ant Media and Smithsonian Networks are partnering on a new joint venture to develop and distribute the world’s largest library of Ultra HD (4K) natural history and wildlife content.Known as Blue Skye Entertainment, the company will operate out of London, UK, and will distribute this content globally via SVOD and linear television services under Blue Ant Media’s Love Nature brand and Smithsonian Network’s stand-alone streaming service Smithsonian Earth.Former WWE VP and GM Jo Parkinson was named to the managing director role at Blue Skye Entertainment. “Together, Smithsonian Networks and Blue Ant Media will bring stunning...