Category: Press

  • Go Button gets the go-ahead for The Animal Within

    Go Button gets the go-ahead for The Animal Within

    The six-part series signals the Toronto prodco’s first natural history title and commission for Germany’s Autentic.

    Toronto-based boutique production company Go Button Media has received its first natural history commission from German factual entertainment label Autentic.

    The Animal Within (6 x 60 minutes) is executive produced by the company’s leads Daniel Oron and Natasha Ryan alongside Autentic head of international co-production Alexandra Böhm.

    “The Animal Within travels the world to bring new insights to unexpected species that nature has been busy perfecting over the ages – from hippo chemists who manufacture their own sunscreen to ant architects who create complex structures. As humans, we think we have all the answers, but we will electrifyingly demonstrate that nature so often has the upper hand and can serve as the most experienced of teachers,” said executive producer and director Oron in a statement.

    Shot in 4K, the series blends natural history with CGI and science, examining how evolution has created “over-achievers in the animal world” and questions such as what biological “tech” enabled some species to survive massive extinction events.

    Experts featured include Robert Sparling, Kristin Rodrigo, Andrew Lewin, Emily Rondel, Peter Soroye and Jeremy McNeil.

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  • Go Button Media digs into Phantom Signals

    Go Button Media digs into Phantom Signals

    Marking the Toronto prodco’s latest collaboration with Science Channel and first project with Super Channel, executive producer Daniel Oron discusses what the show signals for the company.

    Go Button Media is diving into the literal unknown with its latest show, Phantom Signals.

    The 6 x 60 minute science series executive produced by the Toronto-based production company’s leads Daniel Oron and Natasha Ryan sees experts investigate various mysterious phenomena – exploring what these unidentified signals could mean. Cases touch on claims of a floating city in the clouds and a missing cosmonaut’s last mysterious radio call for help, while professionals featured include former astronaut Dave Williams; geophysicist Mika McKinnon; volcanologist Jess Phoenix; geophysicist Sian Procter; historian Arne Kislenko; engineering expert Robert Sparling; radio expert Josh Nass; and York University professor Mazyar Fallah. It is set to premiere on Oct. 8 at 10 p.m. ET/PT on Science Channel.

    Composed of reenactments, CGI, archival footage and expert interviews, Phantom Signals marks Go Button Media’s second project with Science Channel and its first with Super Channel.

    “It’s not just space or sea or ocean or underground or earthquakes or radio, it’s just all realms of science and physics on this planet and in the universe, with all the mysteries and unknowns attached to that. Go Button is excited about expanding its slate of genres, and Phantom Signals plays a really key part in entering the world of science shows, especially with international appeal. We’re excited to see where this show will sell internationally. We have a lot of confidence in that. In addition to that, it’s opened a lot of doors with many broadcasters for new projects that we have in development right now.” – Daniel Oron

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  • Phantom Signals: Mysterious Messages from the Universe

    Phantom Signals: Mysterious Messages from the Universe

    We are surrounded by an endless stream of infinite data, with information bombarding us from seemingly every direction. These signals, which are part of our everyday operations, help define our understanding of the Universe, and largely go unnoticed. That is, until a glitch occurs. A blip on a screen, a faulty frequency, or a mysterious interference – what are these unknown signals? Where are they coming from? And what do they really mean?

    In an all-new Science Channel series, PHANTOM SIGNALS, experts investigate these mysterious phenomena, explore whether life exists beyond our universe and break down the meaning behind these puzzling signals.

    Read more on Discovery.

  • Phantom Signals premieres on Science Channel in October 2020

    Phantom Signals premieres on Science Channel in October 2020

    It’s time to understand the mysteries in frequency glitches on Phantom Signals

    A blip on the screen, Gremlins in the phone line. Most of the time, we ignore the signals around us that keep us connected, but what happens when there’s a glitch? That’s something the new Science Channel series Phantom Signals is going to explore.

    The new series premieres during the scariest month of the year, on Thursday, Oct. 8. It’s certainly a fitting time to discover the mysteries surrounding technological glitches. Could the glitches be a sign that there is life elsewhere?

    Read More on Hidden Remote.

  • OUTtv pilots sexting show under lockdown

    OUTtv pilots sexting show under lockdown

    Canada-based LGBTQ+ network OUTtv has piloted a show based on sexting filmed under lockdown through video conferencing as part of a commissioning spree.

    The pilot for Group Sext, a reality show produced by Go Button Media, was hosted by drag queen Crystal from RuPaul’s Drag Race UK. Crystal hosted from the UK with participants joining in from across Canada and the US, while the production staff were in lockdown all over Ontario.

    The format sees one ‘masterdater’ given a shot at finding love or at least a sexting buddy by whittling down 10 sexters to one for a video call

    The pilot was cast, shot and edited during lockdown through a combination of mulit-level video conferencing and self-shooting. No members of the cast or crew were ever in the same place for any of the production.

    Read more on C21 Media

  • OUTtv Greenlights Lockdown-Produced Pilot

    OUTtv Greenlights Lockdown-Produced Pilot

    OUTtv has commissioned a raft of new projects – including a Go Button Media pilot cast, shot and edited during lockdown.

    Hosted by former RuPaul’s Drag Race UK contestant Crystal across the pond, Group Sext sees one Masterdater narrow 10 sexters down for one video call, with things heating up as the selected sexter has the choice to either accept or decline their call. Notably, production included cast from across Canada and the U.S. and editing took place across three different provinces.

    “During a time where a vast number of productions are experiencing a standstill in filming, we are delighted to commission five new shows to OUTtv, including a pilot for Group Sext, a show filmed within the confines of lockdown through video conferencing,” said OUTtv Network CEO Brad Banks in a statement.

    “As more people are staying home, we are noticing a demand for new content and are thrilled to be able to add these news shows to our programming roster.”

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