Blink49 Studios has signed a two-year first-look production deal with Will Arnett’s Electric Avenue.
Under the agreement, the companies will collaborate on developing and producing scripted television projects.
Electric Avenue was founded in 2014 by actor Will Arnett and his partner Marc Forman. The company has produced projects including Peacock’s Twisted Metal and Netflix’s Murderville.
Toronto-based Blink49 Studios, led by CEO John Morayniss, is expanding its scripted television division. The partnership reinforces Blink49’s strategy to support creator-led television projects. The company previously signed a similar first-look deal with Belletrist Productions, led by Emma Roberts and Karah Preiss. Blink49 has also secured investment from Bell Media and formed a long-term partnership with Piller/Segan.
Pancho Mansfield, president of global scripted television at Blink49, praised Electric Avenue for its distinctive creative voice: “Electric Avenue has consistently delivered smart, distinctive series with a strong creative point of view. This partnership reflects our focus on working with creators who take real tonal risks and build stories that resonate deeply with audiences.”
Both companies aim to develop ambitious projects and new IP with global appeal. Arnett and Forman said in a statement: “Blink49 has built a reputation for backing bold ideas and giving creators the space to do their best work. “We’re excited to partner with a team that shares our appetite for taking bigger creative swings, championing unique voices from around the world, and developing some of the most compelling emerging IP. We’re especially aligned in how we approach the global television business – finding inventive pathways and partnerships to getting ambitious shows greenlit.”
