Radial Entertainment Secures U.S. Distribution Rights for Three Blue Ant Media Unscripted Series

Radial Entertainment announced on June 17 2026 that it has entered a distribution agreement with Canadian media company Blue Ant Media. The deal gives Radial domestic rights across all streaming models—AVOD, FAST, SVOD and TVOD—as well as broadcast rights in the United States for three unscripted series: History Unsolved: The Investigation Files, Fatal First Dates, and season 2 of Last Night Out.

The agreement, negotiated by Marine Ksadzhikyan, VP of international sales at Blue Ant Media, and Cristina Guggino, VP of originals and content partnerships at Radial, expands Radial’s already extensive catalog of Blue Ant titles. Radial currently distributes other Blue Ant productions such as Murder in Mind, Killers Caught on Camera and Death Comes Knocking. The new titles add 30 hour‑long episodes—each series consists of ten one‑hour installments—to Radial’s library.

History Unsolved: The Investigation Files is produced by Blue Ant Studios. The series pairs historians and criminologists with a dynamic “evidence board” that visualizes clues as they emerge. Episodes cover a range of historical mysteries, from the curse of King Tutankhamun to the Mona Lisa heist, and are designed to unfold like a forensic thriller. The show’s format emphasizes investigative storytelling and real‑time analysis.

Fatal First Dates is produced by Perpetual Entertainment. The series examines the darker side of modern romance, focusing on cases that begin with a first swipe or chance meeting and end in manipulation, obsession or betrayal. Each episode follows a standalone story, blending human‑centered reporting with investigative detail to illustrate the risks of contemporary dating.

Season 2 of Last Night Out is produced by FirstLook TV. The true‑crime franchise returns with ten new cases that explore nights of celebration that turned into tragedies. Episodes combine emotional testimonies with investigative narrative to reveal how trust was broken and opportunities to prevent harm were missed.

According to the press release, Guggino said, “We’ve been selectively expanding our originals slate, and ‘History Unsolved,’ ‘Fatal First Dates’ and ‘Last Night Out’ are exactly what we’re looking for—premium unscripted with real platform demand.” Ksadzhikyan added, “Radial has been a valued partner for Blue Ant Media, and we’re delighted to build on that relationship with this latest agreement. Demand for premium factual and true crime programming remains strong across platforms.”

The agreement is significant for Radial, which has positioned itself as the largest independent catalog of film and television in the industry. By securing U.S. rights to three new unscripted series, Radial broadens its footprint in the true‑crime and investigative documentary niche, a genre that has shown resilience in the streaming era. The deal also strengthens the partnership between Radial and Blue Ant, a company that has grown through acquisitions and now operates a global streaming and production network.

Blue Ant Media’s catalog has expanded in recent years, including the acquisition of Boat Rocker Media and the launch of several specialty channels. The addition of History Unsolved, Fatal First Dates and Last Night Out aligns with the company’s focus on factual content and its strategy to supply high‑quality programming to U.S. distributors.

Radial’s distribution strategy emphasizes multi‑platform delivery. The company’s existing agreements cover AVOD, FAST, SVOD and TVOD services, ensuring that the new series can reach audiences on a wide range of streaming platforms as well as through traditional broadcast channels. This multi‑channel approach is designed to maximize viewership and revenue potential.

The partnership is expected to begin distribution in the U.S. market in late 2026, with Radial handling marketing, sales and licensing across all domestic platforms. Blue Ant Media will continue to produce the series and manage international rights.

In summary, Radial Entertainment’s new agreement with Blue Ant Media adds three unscripted series to its catalog, reinforcing its position as a leading independent distributor of factual content in the United States. The deal expands Radial’s portfolio in the true‑crime and investigative genres and strengthens its partnership with a major Canadian media company.