#FIRSTLOOK: DISNEY+ ANNOUNCES FIRST-EVER CANADIAN LOCAL ORIGINALS

Disney+ today announced its first-ever Canadian local Originals, including two greenlights for “Knighted,” a new eight-episode scripted comedy and “I’m Not Coming Back,” a three-part true-crime documentary, marking an important step in the streamer’s expanding investment in Canadian storytelling.

Produced by Heavy Lifting Productions in association with 3 Arts Entertainment, “Knighted” follows a missing person’s case that spirals into a gloriously absurd documentary-style exploration of the sinister secrets lurking beneath the enchanting pageantry of a local medieval dinner theatre. The series is developed by award-winning executive producer, Bruce McCulloch (“The Kids in the Hall”) alongside the creators Jackson Rowe and Mike Mildon (“For Heaven’s Sake”) and producers Trevor Rotenberg, Zack Waxenberg and Greg Walter from 3 Arts Entertainment.

“I’m Not Coming Back” is produced by Tuck Shop Media and Hodgee Films about two armed fugitives who went on a killing spree in the summer of 2019 that turned into one of the largest-scale manhunts in Canadian history. When national police leads run dry, authorities enlist help from a member of the Fox Lake Cree Nation in a desperate pursuit of justice. The series is from producer Joe Tuck (“Running Smoke” and “Field Generals: History of the Black Quarterback”) and director Brent Hodge (“I Am Chris Farley” and “Pharma Bro”).

“We’re delighted to launch ‘Knighted’ and ‘I’m Not Coming Back’ as our first-ever Canadian originals, two series that showcase the incredible range of talent we have here in Canada. This demonstrates our deep commitment to local content, investing in stories that will resonate with audiences both here in Canada and around the world,” said Paige Murray, Director of Development, Disney+ Canada.

“I am so happy to be part of the first Canadian series for Disney+, and for viewers to get to know our creators. This is a really fun show, something wholly unique that I have never seen,” said McCulloch.

“We’re thrilled to be working with Disney+ on this special project. For this story, we’re going beyond the headlines of a news sensation that swept the country in 2019. While underpinned by tragedy, this docu-series gives us a chance to cinematically showcase the vastness of Canada from the Pacific Coast to Hudson’s Bay,” added Hodge and Tuck.

Disney+ is available from $8.99 per month – with no hidden costs and the ability to cancel anytime. There’s something for everyone to watch, with new TV series, blockbuster movies, live events, and exclusive Originals added throughout the year from Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, National Geographic, and Hulu. The library spans everything from documentaries to critically acclaimed drama, comedy to classic animation.

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ABOUT DISNEY+
Disney+ is the dedicated streaming home for movies and shows from Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, and National Geographic, along with The Simpsons and outside the U.S., general entertainment brand Hulu. As the flagship direct-to-consumer streaming service from The Walt Disney Company, Disney+ serves as a connection point for audiences around the world with an unmatched collection of award-winning general entertainment and gold-standard family programming. With unprecedented access to Disney’s long history of incredible film and television entertainment, it is also the exclusive streaming home for the newest releases from The Walt Disney Studios. Subscriptions also include access to the Disney+ Perks loyalty program including special discounts, everyday savings, and early access to exclusive experiences that only Disney can offer. For more, visit disneyplus.com, or find the Disney+ app on most mobile and connected TV devices.

ABOUT 3 ARTS ENTERTAINMENT
Based in Beverly Hills and with offices in New York and Toronto, 3 Arts Entertainment is a leading global entertainment company and content provider with an A-list client roster of directors, producers, actors, writers, comedians, athletes and news personalities. The mission of advocating for writers, directors and performers, often as their dedicated production partners, has resulted in a singularly successful, consistent pattern of steady client career growth for over thirty years.

ABOUT TUCK SHOP MEDIA
Tuck Shop Media is an Indigenous-owned production company that works with global partners on a slate of scripted and unscripted projects. Recent credits include an Emmys FYC documentary DOWNEY WROTE THAT, FIELD GENERALS: HISTORY OF THE BLACK QUARTERBACK, and RUNNING SMOKE. Tuck Shop Media looks to produce character-driven stories that serve as an entry point for bigger issues impacting the world.

ABOUT HODGEE FILMS
Hodgee Films is a Canadian production company that specializes in pop culture storytelling. Documentary credits include A Brony Tale, I Am Chris Farley, Pharma Bro, An Intimate Evening With Adam Pally, and true crime darling Look Into My Eyes. Hodgee Films has been nominated and won multiple Leo Awards, Canadian Screen Awards and is an IDA-nominated company. Hodgee Films loves to find unique points of view in all stories they put out into the world.