Blink49 Studios has revealed an exclusive first-look deal with Andrew Phung and Scott Townend, co-creators of the hilarious comedy. Running burps Which ran on The CW. Under the multi-year agreement, Blink49 Studios will work with creative partners to develop and produce new scripted and unscripted television series for the global market.
“Andrew and Scott have established themselves as distinct creative voices with a proven ability to connect with audiences through authentic, engaging storytelling. Supporting Canadian creators and helping take their stories to wider audiences has been an important part of Blink49 since day one, and Andrew and Scott are exactly the kind of talented partners and entrepreneurs we love working with,” said Pancho Mansfield, head of global scripted television at Blink49 Studios, in a statement.
running burps, Which ran for three seasons until 2024, it followed the Phams, a Vietnamese-South Asian-Canadian family with a comedic take on life in the fictional town of Rockridge. Season 5, a strategic partner of Blink49 Studios, distributed the Canadian sitcom.
Fung, who had a prominent role in Rest Kim, He also produced and performed in the title role Running burps Like Andrew Pham. Townend also executive produced the Canadian comedy.
“We love character-driven stories that are as funny as they are heartfelt. As we look to create more of what we love, we’re thrilled to find a true partner in Blink49. It’s a company that shares our passion for creator-driven stories with ambitious ideas,” Fong and Townend said in their joint statement.
Blink49 Studios also has first look deals with Will Arnett’s Electric Avenue and Emma Roberts’ Belletrist Productions. The independent studio also launched Creator Studio, led by Mickey Mayer, and hired Teryn Hawkins to bring the company into smaller dramas.
Blink49 produces content for global export on both sides of the US-Canada border, with headquarters in Toronto and additional offices in Los Angeles, Vancouver and New York.
