Blue Ant Media acquires 200 hours of programming from Mike Holmes

Blue Ant Media - international producer, distributor and channel operator - and The Holmes Group, have entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the extensive library of unscripted original series and specials of Mike Holmes, a pioneer in home renovation and one of the highest-rated stars of lifestyle television. The deal gives Blue Ant Media ownership of over 200 hours of programming from the past two decades, including all seasons of Holmes on HomesHolmes Makes it RightHolmesInspection, alongside specials such as Holmes for the HolidaysHolmes in New Orleans and Mike’s Ultimate Garage, among others. 

As current licenses expire, the beloved library of programming will launch in FAST exclusively on Blue Ant Media’s new free streaming channel, Homeful, which showcases real estate, design and decor projects that help make a house a home. Over the coming months, audiences in the US and Canada will see Homeful introduce the Holmes content on platforms such as Roku, LG and Xumo. Blue Ant International now holds the distribution rights to Holmes’ catalog, which will debut at Mipcom 2022 this fall.  

As part of the new partnership, Blue Ant Media will also commission new original programming with Mike and his kids Michael Holmes Jr and Sherry Holmes, for its Canadian TV platforms and Homeful. More details on this commissioning will be announced in the coming months.  

“For over 20 years, Mike Holmes has been the authority on home renovation. Blue Ant is thrilled to be acquiring his hit TV catalog and partnering with Mikeon new original series,” said Jamie Schouela, President, Global Channels and Media, Blue Ant Media. “As we continue to grow our free streaming channels, building our library of acquired and original IP will be a priority so we can bring audiences and platforms exclusive content they can’t find anywhere else.”
    
"After more than 20 years in television and helping homeowners I am thrilled to be part of an exciting new future with Blue Ant Media and FAST channels like Homeful! The growth of free ad-supported television platforms shows how we are changing what we watch and how we watch and I love being at the forefront of getting more free content to viewers to enjoy wherever they are. With Michael and Sherry at my side I look forward to telling more helping homeowner stories and helping Make It Right," said Mike Holmes.

Having earned his place as one of North America’s most trusted contractors, Mike Holmes holds a loyal fanbase amongst audiences and is widely considered the face of the home renovation space. In every Holmes series, the beloved contractor fixes poor construction work while lending his incredible eye for detail and expert advice to guide homebuyers, homeowners, friends, and family into doing it right. 

Newly-launched in spring 2022, Homeful features notable real estate, renovation and transformation series with some of the most well-known faces in TV home design. The new deal builds on Blue Ant Media's already comprehensive library of original and acquired design and decor-inspired programs. The full list of Mike Holmes IP that Blue Ant now owns, includes: Holmes on Homes™ (Seasons 1-7), Holmes Makes it Right (Seasons 1-2), Holmes Inspection (Seasons 1-3), Holmes + Holmes (Seasons 1-2) Holmesfor the HolidaysLien on MeBest of Holmes on HomesHolmes In New OrleansHolmes Family EffectHolmes 10th Anniversary and Mike’s Ultimate Garage

Blue Ant Media’s suite of FAST (free, ad-supported streaming TV) channels offer audiences curated, exclusive programming that is free to access on growing platforms like VIZIO WatchFree+, The Roku Channel, Xumo, Samsung TV Plus and PrendeTV. The company’s growing global portfolio of FAST channels include Love Nature, HauntTV, Total Crime, Homeful and HistoryTime.

Blue Ant Media is a privately held, international content producer, distributor and channel operator. We own and operate numerous production companies in North America and Asia-Pacific, creating content for broadcasters and streaming platforms in multiple genres including factual entertainment, natural history, documentary and adult animation. Our distribution business, Blue Ant International, offers a substantial catalog of content, including one of the world's largest 4K natural history offerings. Blue Ant Media operates linear and free streaming channels under several brands including Love Nature, Smithsonian Channel Canada, BBC Earth (Canada), BBC First (Canada), HauntTV, CrimeTime, Total Crime, Homeful and HistoryTime. Blue Ant Media is headquartered in Toronto, with seven international offices in Los Angeles, New York, Singapore, Tokyo, London, Washington and Beijing. Blueantmedia.comTwitter⼁Instagram⼁LinkedIn

The Holmes Group is an international brand with operations in independent media production, new-home building and home inspection, residential construction and renovation, as well as product development. The HolmesGroup is responsible for developing and managing all Holmes branded entities, including Make It Right Television Inc., Make It Right Releasing, HolmesApproved Homes, Mike Holmes Inspections, Holmes Inspections Franchises Inc., Holmes Approved Products, Holmes Workwear and The HolmesFoundation. www.makeitright.ca/.

Make it Right Television Inc. and Make it Right Releasing represent the production and distributing divisions of The Holmes Group and include the following productions: Holmes and Homes™Lien on Me (special), Holmes in New OrleansHolmes InspectionsBest of Holmes and HomesHolmes Makes it RightHolmes 10th Anniversary Special – Behind the OverallsMike’s Ultimate Garage (special), Holmes + HolmesHolmes Next GenerationRetooledHolmes Makes it RightRetooled Holmes + HolmesHolmes 911Holmes Family Effect and Holmes Family Rescue.

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