Canadian media company
Insight Productions is a Canadian television production company based in Toronto , Ontario . It was established in 1970.[ 1] John Brunton .[ 2]
History
Insight Productions was established in 1970 by Penray "Pen" Densham and John 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 [ 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 the Order of Canada in 2018.[ 7] [ 8]
The company released the documentary film Life Times Nine Academy Awards .[ 1]
The company faces a class-action lawsuit over unpaid wages .[ 9]
Recent productions include Big 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 Stronger Together, Tous Ensemble Amazon Prime Video announced Jay Baruchel will host a Canadian version of LOL: Last One Laughing [ 10]
In May 2018, global entertainment company Boat Rocker Media which was based in Insight's founding location Toronto had acquired a 70% majority stake in Insight Productions as Boat Rocker Media expanded its unscripted portfolio whilst Insight Productions continued operating as an independent unit within Boat Rocker Media who would provide investment alongside Insight's chairman and CEO John Brunton who will continue leading the company.[ 11] [ 12]
On March 24, 2025, Blue Ant Media announced its intent to acquire Insight Productions from Boat Rocker Media as part of a larger reverse takeover arrangement.[ 13] [ 14]
Filmography
Television
Films
Digital
References
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