Rink Rat Productions Options The Name in the Stone
The Newfoundland-based company secures rights to the gothic novella written by former media executive Scott Henderson.
Updated on Oct. 20, 2026 in Hockey
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Rink Rat Productions has officially optioned the film and television rights to The Name in the Stone: The Lost Journal of Henry Collier. Written by former Bell Media executive Scott Henderson, the gothic novella was published on October 20, 2026, via Muckleston House Press.
Why it matters
The deal signals a new project for the production company known for its previous work on projects such as the film Maudie and the series Cold Water Cowboys. It marks the latest adaptation effort for a story set in Kingston, Ontario, during the autumn of 1875.
The original novella by Scott Henderson was published on October 20, 2026, and follows a bank clerk's investigation into an orphan's disappearance. The author previously held a position at Bell Media, leaving the company six years ago.
The players
Rink Rat Productions
This Newfoundland-based production company is known for creating television series and films such as Cold Water Cowboys and Maudie.
Scott Henderson
He is the author of the gothic novella and a former communications executive at Bell Media.
Mary Sexton
She serves as the president of Rink Rat Productions.
The details
The narrative centres on a bank clerk who investigates the disappearance of a 12-year-old orphan in Kingston. Central to the plot is a mysterious Alfred inscription discovered on the exterior of a Georgian heritage home.
Timeline
The novella's story is set during the autumn of 1875.
The book was published on October 20, 2026.
The film Maudie was released in 2016.
Season Trajectory
This deal expands the production slate for Rink Rat Productions, building upon the company's established track record in historical storytelling. It positions the studio to continue its trajectory of producing high-profile period adaptations following its work on the film Maudie.
Readers interested in period dramas can track the project as it moves from option to active development. The adaptation will focus on the historical setting of 1875 Kingston, bringing the gothic narrative of the novella to a visual format.
The takeaway
The successful optioning of a new literary work highlights the continued demand for period-specific storytelling in the Canadian film industry. Readers interested in the history of Kingston may find the novella's 1875 setting an engaging look at regional heritage.
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Source note: This article includes information reported by C21Media.
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