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Bell Media signs first-look with Bristol Circle to develop scripted series for Crave

Jul 16, 2026, 10:59 AM EDT1 sourcesAI-analyzed

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A major content-developing partnership can enhance Bell Media's programming slate, potentially attracting subscribers and advertiser interest over time; execution risk remains, but the deal signals a constructive strategic shift.

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Bell Media announced a first-look development deal with Bristol Circle Entertainment to create original scripted series for CTV and Crave. The collaboration leverages Bell Media's distribution scale with Bristol Circle's track record in high-quality drama, expanding BCE's content pipeline and potentially boosting long-term subscriber growth if projects advance to production.

Bell Media signs first-look with Bristol Circle Entertainment. Develops scripted series for CTV and Crave.
Partnership aims to elevate Canadian content; leverages Bell Media reach.
Jeff Frost of Bristol Circle leads development; PLURIBUS cited as recent success.
Bell Media's Crave/CTV pipeline to benefit from diversified projects.

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