Deals: Atomic Cartoons, Raven Banner, 9 Story
Atomic Cartoons has inked a deal with Cyber Group Studios and Outright Games to make a video game based on its Netflix series, The Last Kids on Earth, plus more.
Epic Story, DHX build out Slugterra universe
Ken Faier’s Epic Story Media has inked a multi-faceted deal with DHX that will see the pair develop transmedia content based on the kids property.
Hot Sheet: Digital Demand for September 10 to 16, 2019
Stranger Things is at #1, followed by 13 Reasons Why at #2 and The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance at #3.
Zoe Hopkins rolls on Running Home
Written and directed by the filmmaker behind Kayak to Klemtu, the dramedy marks her second feature film.
What’s unique about Canadian sports streaming?
A new report from Comscore indicates online sports streaming increased 7% year-over-year in Canada, with Canadians streaming 126 million minutes of sports in total.
Dan Levy inks overall deal with ABC Studios
Under the three-year pact, the Schitt’s Creek showrunner will develop and produce scripted projects for the studio.
In Brief: The CMF teams up with Parrot Analytics
Plus, William F. White International Inc. unveils its inaugural Jay Switzer Comweb/William F. White Int’l Indigenous Creator Scholarship recipients.
Shaftesbury copro Departure sold to France’s M6 Group
The Canada/U.K. coproduction, which is set for a midseason launch on Global, will air on French TV networks W9 and 6TER.
Workin’ Moms up for best comedy at International Emmys
The CBC half-hour comedy, produced by Catherine Reitman and Philip Sternberg’s Wolf + Rabbit Entertainment, has been nominated for the second year running.
Cameras roll on Christal Films’ Gallant
Director Luc Picard (Les rois mongols) also plays the film’s lead role.
CBC drama The Trickster goes to camera in North Bay
Kew Media Distribution will handle international sales on the six-part project, which was adapted for the screen by co-showrunners Michelle Latimer (pictured) and Tony Elliott.
The future of Canadian cinema in an OTT world
From Playback magazine: As the streaming revolution continues to reshape the map, filmmakers and producers are left to figure out where they fit into an ever-changing market.
Hot Sheet: Top 30 TV programs, September 2 to 8, 2019
The Amazing Race Canada takes the top spot, with America’s Got Talent at #3 and MasterChef at #4.
NBCUniversal names streamer, unveils launch slate
Peacock is set to launch in the U.S. in April 2020, though NBCUniversal has not yet announced details about its international roll out.
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