Serial Maven Studios Acquires Internationally Recognized Lifestyle Duo Colin and Justin’s New HGTV Canada Series
NEW 20×30′ TALENT-LED LIFESTYLE AND REAL ESTATE SERIES SMALL TOWN ESCAPES WITH COLIN AND JUSTIN JOINS SERIAL MAVEN’S GROWING GLOBAL SLATE AND WILL BE AVAILABLE TO INTERNATIONAL BUYERS AT SUNNY SIDE OF THE DOC NEXT MONTH
Design and lifestyle experts Colin and Justin help hopeful homebuyers trade city stress for small-town living in Small Town Escapes with Colin and Justin, produced by Ocean Entertainment and distributed internationally by Serial Maven Studios.
(May 28, 2026 - Toronto, Canada) Serial Maven Studios, a next-generation studio and global distribution company, announced today that it has acquired international distribution rights to Small Town Escapes with Colin and Justin (20×30′), a brand-new lifestyle and real estate series produced by Ocean Entertainment and commissioned by HGTV Canada. The project will be presented to international buyers at Sunny Side of the Doc next month.
Well known as pioneers of design television, Colin and Justin have fronted multiple award-winning and long-running series across Canada and the UK, building a loyal global following as trusted tastemakers, authors and cultural influencers. Their highly engaged social media presence and outspoken design philosophy have positioned them as enduring thought leaders in the lifestyle and home-design space.
The acquisition further strengthens Serial Maven Studios’ strategy of curating premium, talent-led factual entertainment with strong broadcaster pedigree, repeatable format structure and global appeal.
“Talent-led series, with built-in global audiences, continue to drive demand across international markets,” said Solange Attwood, CEO, Serial Maven Studios. “Colin and Justin bring enormous credibility, warmth and influence to this space, and Small Town Escapes perfectly captures the aspirational yet attainable lifestyle shift audiences are craving. With the trailer now live, buyers can immediately see the heart, humour and scale of what makes this series so compelling.”
“We’re thrilled to be partnering with Serial Maven Studios on the international rollout of Small Town Escapes with Colin and Justin. Colin and Justin have built an incredible connection with audiences over the years, and this series captures not only their signature warmth and humour, but also a lifestyle aspiration that is resonating strongly right now. We’re excited to see the series reach viewers around the world,” said Johanna Eliot, Executive Producer, Ocean Entertainment.
About the series:
Five years ago, Colin and Justin left big-city life behind for small-town bliss in Nova Scotia, a move that transformed their lives. In Small Town Escapes with Colin and Justin, the duo now helps others follow suit. Across a fresh three-house-per-episode format, they guide hopeful homebuyers as they search for their own slice of small-town paradise. Offering bold guidance, unfiltered opinions and infectious optimism, Colin and Justin inspire participants and viewers to take a chance and live life with no regrets.
Small Town Escapes with Colin and Justin is produced by Ocean Entertainment. Johanna Eliot is Executive Producer. Christle Leonard serves as Series Producer and Cheryl Zalameda is Director. Serial Maven Studios oversees all licensing and distribution outside of commissioning territories.
About Serial Maven Studios:
Serial Maven Studios is a next-generation studio and global distribution company specializing in premium content. Led by seasoned executives with startup agility, the company combines human-led creativity with a modern, tech-enabled operating model to deliver exceptional storytelling for partners worldwide. Through its wholly owned production label, Cantina Media, and a rapidly expanding distribution division representing more than 500 hours of content, Serial Maven collaborates with producers, streamers and broadcasters worldwide.
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About Ocean Entertainment:
Founded in 1997, Ocean Entertainment is a leading independent production company, specializing in lifestyle, documentary and investigative series. With a reputation for delivering compelling, character-driven content, Ocean has produced hit shows for A&E, Warner Bros. Discovery channels (Investigation Discovery, Discovery, Food, Cooking Channel and DIY); HGTV and Food Network Canada, including the binge-worthy Oceanfront Property Hunt and cold case crime series, To Catch A Killer. A trusted production partner, Ocean is dedicated to unearthing extraordinary stories, and continues to balance the rich, aspirational world of lifestyle television with the meticulous rigor of documentary and true crime.
For more information, visit www.ocean.ca
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