– Produced by Blue Ant Studios, in association with Crave and World of Wonder, the all-new series follows queens from the international DRAG RACE family on a Canadian winter-wonderland getaway –
| TORONTO (September 11, 2023) – As revealed at the Content Canada conference in Toronto today, Crave confirms its expanded partnership with Blue Ant Studios and World of Wonder, by announcing the brand new series and format, SLAYCATION.The brand new format from RUPAUL’S DRAG RACE producers World of Wonder, SLAYCATION is a six-part unscripted series featuring six, fabulous, larger-than-life queens from across the international DRAG RACE franchise, as they vacation together at a Canadian winter cabin. With fun activities, frivolity, and a hint of drama, their fish-out-of-water escapades culminate in a dragtastic performance for the local community.“We’re thrilled to continue to spotlight Canadian and international drag artists on Crave in a fun and fresh way, and to expand our partnership with Blue Ant Studios and World of Wonder with this exciting new format,” said Justin Stockman, Vice President, Content Development & Programming, Bell Media. “DRAG RACE has resonated with subscribers since its launch on Crave, and this trailblazing new format brings even more of what viewers love to the platform.”“SLAYCATION is going to bring DRAG RACE fans on a fabulous queens’ vacation with the perfect blend of drama and fun the audience will love,” said Laura Michalchyshyn, Chief Creative Officer, Blue Ant Media and Matt Hornburg, Co-President, Blue Ant Studios. “Our focus is about working with the best-in-class talent around the world and partnering with broadcasters and streamers globally. Blue Ant Media’s latest collaboration with Crave and World of Wonder on this new original series is this version exemplified.”“In SLAYCATION, the queens get to let their hair down and truly relax as themselves while enjoying some fierce and frosty winter shenanigans. Of course there’s always a twist – or even a twist on a twist – but you will see these artists as you have never seen them before. We are excited to launch this World of Wonder format with our wonderful partners Blue Ant Media and Crave, and to bring this super fun show to audiences on Crave and WOW Presents Plus around the world,” said WOW co-founders Fenton Bailey and Randy Barbato.SLAYCATION is set to premiere on Crave in English and French in Canada, and will air day-and-date on WOW Presents Plus globally. Further details to be announced at a later date.Seasons 1-3 of CANADA’S DRAG RACE, and Season 1 of CANADA’S DRAG RACE: CANADA VS. THE WORLD, are currently available for streaming on Crave and WOW Presents Plus, while CANADA’S DRAG RACE Season 4 is set to premiere on both streamers later this year.In association with Crave, SLAYCATION is produced by Blue Ant Studios and World of Wonder. |