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| Company type | Subsidiary |
|---|---|
| Industry | Media Entertainment |
| Founded | 1970; 55 years ago (1970) |
| Founders | Pen Densham John Watson |
| Headquarters | 135 Liberty Street,, Canada |
Key people | John Brunton (CEO) |
| Parent | Boat Rocker Media (2018–present) |
| Website | www |
Insight Productions is a Canadian televisionproduction company based inToronto,Ontario. It was established in 1970.[1] Insight is led by CEOJohn Brunton.[2]
Insight Productions was established in 1970 byPenray "Pen" Densham andJohn Kingsley Watson.[3]
In December 1978, John Brunton, assistant editor and director with Insight, bought the rights to the company from Densham and Watson, becoming president and CEO.[4]
Insight has created programs in several genres (documentary, drama, sports, variety, comedy, music, reality), and has adapted to shifting tastes, technology and formats.Canadian Idol, an Insight-produced iteration of the successful international format, aired between 2004 and 2008 to record-breaking audiences.[5]
Insight is also credited with revamping Canada's national music awards,Juno Awards. By moving the show from a theatre to an arena setting, Insight was ultimately able to take the show on the road to cities across the country.[6]
John Brunton and Barbara Bowlby were awarded theOrder of Canada in 2018.[7][8]
The company released the documentary filmLife Times Nine in 1973 for which it was nominated for twoAcademy Awards.[1]
The company faces aclass-action lawsuit over unpaidwages.[9]
Recent productions includeBig Brother Canada,The Amazing Race Canada,Canada's New Year's Eve: Countdown to 2021,Every Child Matters: Reconciliation Through Education,Juno Awards,Wall of Chefs,Battle of the Blades,Gordon Lightfoot: If You Could Read My Mind,The Launch,Canada's Walk of Fame,Top Chef Canada,I Do, Redo,The Tragically Hip: A National Celebration, andStronger Together, Tous Ensemble. On April 13, 2021,Amazon Prime Video announcedJay Baruchel will host a Canadian version ofLOL: Last One Laughing to be produced by Insight.[10]
In May 2018,Boat Rocker Media acquired a 70% majority stake in Insight.[11] Boat Rocker acquired the remainder of Insight in August 2024.[12]
On March 24, 2025,Blue Ant Media announced its intent to acquire Insight Productions as part of a largerreverse takeover arrangement.[13][14]
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