
Quebec English-language production hit new low in 2015/16: report
Theatrical production volatility and steady decreases in TV production have contributed to the declines, according to a new report from the Quebec English-language Production Council.

Netflix to raise another $1.5B for content
The global streamer, which continues to invest heavily in original productions, is expected to spend $8 billion on content this year.

Nowhere rolls in North Bay
The thriller is directed by Backcountry producer Thomas Michael.

Cineflix Media adds new SVP, global scripted coproductions
Based in the U.K., Julien Leroux will lead the prodco’s scripted coproduction initiatives.

David Cronenberg to receive Venice lifetime achievement award
The 27th Venice International Film Festival will pay tribute to the Scanners and A Dangerous Method director.

Cameras roll on Coyote’s Crazy Smart Science Show
Created by Loretta Todd, the second season of the adventure science series will shoot in Iceland, Alberta and Vancouver.

Netflix to develop training program with Quebec’s INIS
The new apprenticeship program is the streamer’s first agreement as part of its commitment to support industry development in Quebec.

Hot Sheet: Digital Demand April 10 to 16, 2018
Trailer Park Boys snags the top spot, followed by Stranger Things at #2 and Toronto-shot Star Trek: Discovery landing at #3.

What are Canada’s couch potatoes watching?
OTT revenues increased by 29% in 2017, according to a new study by Convergence Research, and are expected to continue climbing.

In Brief: CRTC unveils Women in Production event
Plus: Felix & Paul nabs $350,000 in funding, ACTRA Montreal celebrates its 75th anniversary and Rogue Bridal gets a premiere date on Blue Ant’s Makeful.

Melissa Taylor joins CBC business and rights team
The former eOne exec will lead contracting for the pubcaster’s acquisitions.

Nose to Tail shoots in Toronto
The feature, which stars Hannibal‘s Aaron Abrams, is produced by Toronto-based Motion Offense Pictures, in association with Monolith Pictures.

Global sets Private Eyes return date
Production is underway on season three, while part two of the detective drama’s second season is slated to kick off Global’s summer schedule.

CRTC sets date for public hearing on multi-ethnic TV
The commission will look at eight proposals for channels that could potentially replace Rogers’ OMNI Regional.