Blink49 Studios Acquires Pier21 Films
March 17, 2025
Toronto-based Blink49 Studios has acquired Pier21 Films to extend its Canadian production reach and expand its comedy and scripted slate. Terms were not disclosed; Pier21 founder Laszlo Barna will exit with an exclusive first-look deal with Blink49 while Pier21 co-CEOs Nicole Butler and Vanessa Steinmetz will depart following closing.
- Buyers
- Blink49 Studios
- Targets
- Pier21 Films
- Platforms
- Blink49 Studios
- Industry
- Media & Entertainment
- Location
- Ontario, Canada
- Transaction Type
- Addon
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