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Go Button Media’s The Animal Within greenlit for second season

Toronto-based Go Button Media has received the greenlight for a second season of The Animal Within.

The approval comes from its Munich-based distributor Autentic – which holds global rights to the series excluding Canada – and the series’ Canadian broadcast partner Super Channel.

The 6 x 60-minute series enters production in March and is set for release later this year, according to a Friday (Feb. 21) release. The series combines science and natural history to explore the inner workings of some of Earth’s most fascinating creatures.

The Animal Within was first commissioned by Autentic in October 2020. In December 2021, Edmonton-headquartered Super Channel extended its partnership with Go Button in the form of four more factual series, including the acquisition of The Animal Within.

In September 2024, Go Button Media announced that it will deliver six series through a partnership with Autentic and Super Channel. The second season of The Animal Within represents one of those commissions, with Secrets of Ancient Structures (6 x 60 minutes) named the first to come out of the agreement and which is set to air this summer. In total, Go Button will deliver a 36-hour factual slate through six series, each six hours in length, over the next three years.

Both series are part of Autentic Distributions’ London TV Screenings slate, which runs from Feb. 24 to 28.

The first 6 x 60-minute season of The Animal Within was licensed by Autentic to more than 20 territories, with broadcasters such as National Geographic and Japan’s NHK.

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Autentic Takes On Go Button Titles

Go Button Media has inked a deal with Autentic and Canadian broadcast partner Super Channel for several titles, including Secrets of Ancient Structures.

The collaboration includes the delivery of six series, each six hours in duration, over the next three years. Autentic will handle the titles’ global distribution outside of Canada.

The first greenlit title is Secrets of Ancient Structures, which takes viewers around the globe and across time to examine some of the most remarkable achievements by ancient civilizations—from medieval fortresses that reached for the heavens to crypts and catacombs that plumbed the unexplored depths of the Earth.

Secrets of Ancient Structures will be delivered in the summer of 2025) with international distribution (excluding Canada) handled by Autentic Distribution.

Daniel Oron, co-founder and executive producer at Go Button Media, commented:

“Being a boutique production company during a decline in the worldwide industry is challenging. However, we’ve been able to evolve a strategic approach that has allowed us to grow and continue to produce creative and impactful factual content that meets the programming needs of our valued clients.

From The Animal Within, our very first series for Autentic, we knew we had found an entirely compatible business partner who enjoyed collaborating as much as we, and Super Channel, do. We are thrilled to be working on this new slate together and to jumpstart production following the greenlight for Secrets of Ancient Structures.”

Dr. Patrick Hörl, managing director at Autentic, said: “We take great pride in consistently delivering high-quality content to the international market and collaborating with the very best partners to achieve this. Go Button’s previous productions have performed exceptionally well globally, so extending our partnership with this longer-term deal was a natural choice, ensuring a steady stream of engaging programming over the next three years. What truly distinguishes this collaboration is the excellent cooperation in the editorial process, and we deeply appreciate the creative vision and storytelling expertise that the team at Go Button brings to every project. We’re excited to work with them and Super Channel on these upcoming projects and to bring them to a wide international audience.”

Kim Ball, chief content officer at Super Channel, added: “Whatever the subject, Go Button never fails to deliver engaging factual series that entertain and inform. We are excited to come onboard for this new content slate and look forward to working with the Go Button and Autentic teams again to explore some fascinating new topics.”

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Go Button strikes slate deal with Autentic and Super Channel for new series

Toronto-based prodco Go Button Media has struck a new slate deal with factual distributor and producer Autentic and Super Channel, Go Button’s long-standing Canadian broadcast partner, for the delivery of six series, each six hours long, over the next three years.

According to a release announcing the deal, the agreement is intended to encourage cost efficiencies in production and operations while ensuring that the budget stays on screen, guaranteeing an effective and creative pipeline for all three partners. The deal will leverage Go Button’s expertise in producing science, wildlife, history and engineering content while also capitalizing on Autentic’s experience in both the editorial development and international distribution of factual content. 

The first greenlit title under the deal is Secrets of Ancient Structures (pictured, 6 x 60 min.), which examines some of the most remarkable achievements by ancient civilizations, from huge medieval fortresses to deep crypts and catacombs. The series will seek to dispel myths and unravel mysteries by piecing together clues from modern science and ancient artifacts. 

Secrets of Ancient Structures will deliver in summer 2025, with Autentic handling international distribution outside of Canada.

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