Bell Media is making a strategic investment in Blink49 Studios, the independent production company behind series like Wild Cards, Late Bloomer, Sight Unseen, and Run the Burbs.

Founded in 2021 by former eOne executives John Morayniss, Patrice Theroux, Jeff Lynas and Nelson Kuo-Lee, the company expanded with an unscripted division a year later led by fellow eOne alumni Toby Dormer and Allison Brough.

With offices in Toronto, Vancouver, and Los Angeles, Bell Media joins film and television financier, distributor and developer Fifth Season as an investor.

“This investment is another significant step in our continued efforts to enhance the reach of Canadian creatives and deliver impactful storytelling that resonates at home and abroad,” said Sean Cohan, President, Bell Media. “John Morayniss and his team have a proven track record of bringing compelling content to the global market, and we look forward to deepening our collaboration with them.”

“We’re incredibly proud of what we’ve built at Blink49 in just a few short years, and this strategic investment from Bell Media marks an exciting new chapter in our growth,” added Morayniss, CEO, Blink49 Studios. “Under Sean Cohan’s leadership and with the support of the talented team at Bell Media who share our commitment to compelling and entertaining storytelling, we’re well positioned to significantly expand our slate across both scripted and unscripted content, strengthen our reach in Canada and internationally, and continue building meaningful partnerships that bring bold, creative visions to life.”

Expected to close this fall, Bell Media’s investment is made through Bell Ventures, which supports Canadian entrepreneurship.