Toronto-based production company Wildling Pictures announced today (Friday, Nov. 10) the launch of its new TV division, featuring a varied slate of IP and scripted series. The production company has produced a range of original live-action feature films, including Young Werther and See For Me. Wildling’s new TV slate will have a particular focus on high-end drama, kids, YA and family projects.
With an extended focus on diverse stories and animation, Wildling is prepping the adult animated series Hot Flash, based on the animated short film by Thea Hollatz, which debuted at Sundance Film Festival in 2020. The animated workplace comedy centers on a woman working as a television newscaster, who experiences a menopause-related hot flash just as she is about to go on air to report on a snowstorm.
Thirty-one Sixty Pictures is co-producing the project in Canada, with Kristy Neville serving as an executive producer. Adapting the story for TV, Wildling has attached cowriters Susan Coyne (Daisy Jones & The Six, Slings and Arrows) and James Schultz (Disappearance at Clifton Hill) to the project.
Hot Flash (2019) is available to rent or buy on Vimeo and available to stream on Plex.
Leading the flock for Wildling’s kids’ TV slate is the preschool animated series Professor Goose, based on the children’s book series by Paulette Bourgeois and illustrated by Alex G. Griffiths, currently in development with CBC. Professor Goose follows the adventures of Marie Curious Goose, Ph.D., as she fact-checks the science in her great-aunt Mother Goose’s stories.
Initial announcements for the company’s live-action series slate include an adaptations of the bestselling mystery-thriller A Death at the Party by author Amy Stuart, and the YA fantasy Clara Voyant from Rachelle Delaney.
Wildling’s Matt Code (Accused), Natalie Urquhart (Suits) and Julie Strifler (Easy Land) are executive producing the projects.
As the prodco continues to expand its TV division, it is looking to partner with broadcasters, studios, established directors and series creators, both domestically and internationally.
“Our team are proud to introduce Wildling’s selection of high quality IP and elevated scripted original series,” said Wildling Pictures Producer & President, Matt Code. “Having built a strong reputation within the feature film production space, we are delighted to be expanding our expertise with the launch of our original TV content. We are looking forward to working with some incredible talent, and introducing these projects to potential partners at Content London in a few weeks.”
