The Global Media Business Weekly

Blue Ant acquires Saloon Media

Broadcast-streaming. Blue Ant Media has acquired its fellow Toronto-based factual prodco Saloon Media. Saloon Media’s credits include Mummies Alive and Hunting Nazi Treasure  for History (Canada), Smithsonian Channel (US) and Yesterday (UK). CEO Michael Kot, who was with Entertainment One before creating Saloon Media in 2013, says: Kot added: “Saloon’s ambition to reach a wider audience and connect with new global business partners dovetails perfectly withBlueAntMedia’s push to expand content production for world markets. We’re extremely excited to be part of BlueAnt’s growing North American team.” Transaction terms not disclosed.

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