✖
Gia Milani to helm MCE, Rink Rat’s next feature
The project is based on Bridget Canning’s debut novel The Greatest Hits of Wanda Jaynes.
William F. White expands studio business into Calgary
The company says the recent boom in the Calgary production sector represents an “incredible opportunity” as it looks to grow its studio operation.
In brief: A Concerto is a Conversation among Oscar nominees
Plus, director Paul Kemp’s Nike’s Big Bet joins the Hot Docs lineup, while Media Ranch reveals its Horsepower 3.0 participants.
Blue Ant launches true crime-focused channel via Roku
Crimetime signals a growing intention from Blue Ant to find new distribution mechanisms for its programming by packaging select content offerings to appeal to niche audience segments.
Peppa Pig renewed, creative re-org underway
Entertainment One has greenlit 104 new episodes of the iconic preschool show, and original creators Astley Baker Davies will hand the reins over to animation studio Karrot.
CBBC, Family Channel commission 26 more episodes of Malory Towers
New episodes of the Canada/U.K. treaty coproduction go to camera in England in the spring and Canada this summer.
Six Canadian projects chosen for 2021 Hot Docs Forum
Among the titles selected for the virtual documentary pitch event are Jennifer Baichwal and Nicholas de Pencier-produced Swan Song and Lisa Jackson’s Wilfred Buck.
Hot Sheet: Top 30 TV programs, March 1 to 7, 2021
Big Brother Canada comes in at #15 and #22, while Murdoch Mysteries lands at #17.
For the Record producers eye int’l opportunities ahead of SXSW premiere
The music-themed CBC Gem original, produced by Anthology Productions and iThentic, is one of the final projects worked on by late music supervisor David Hayman.
Boat Rocker Studios and Jessica Sebastian-Dayeh launch Maven
The prodco has an emphasis on producing female-led narratives and championing emerging voices, and is seeking collaboration opportunities with Boat Rocker Studios’ scripted and kids & family divisions.
CBC, Nickelodeon Int’l, ITV, BYUtv greenlight marblemedia’s next family comedy
Overlord and the Underwoods is created by Anthony Q. Farrell and Cloudco Entertainment’s Ryan Wiesbrock, with an Oscar-winning designer on board to craft its unique characters.
Wattpad launches content production offering for brands
The content-creation platform introduces Wattpad Brand Originals to develop branded TV, film, audio and digital media projects.
Hot Sheet: Top 10 films for March 5 to 11, 2021
La deesse des mouches a feu comes in at #3, followed by Felix et le tresor de Morgaa at #4 and My Salinger Year at #5.
Hot Sheet: Top 5 Canadian films for March 5 to 11, 2021
The list sees La deesse des mouches a feu hold the top spot, followed by Felix et le tresor de Morgaa at #2 and My Salinger Year at #3.
Director Rodrigo Gudino closes The Breach
Produced by Pasha Patriki of Hangar 18 Media with co-producers Andrew Thomas Hunt, James Fler and Michael Paszt from Raven Banner Entertainment, the film also sees musician Slash attached.
The definitive CDN broadcast and production resource.Over 5,000 company listings!
