Angelica Babiera

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Guru Studio secures global broadcast deals ahead of MIPCOM

Big Blue and True and the Rainbow Kingdom have been picked up by broadcasters in Spain, Portugal, and the Philippines, among others.

Indigenous creators partner on doc to share traditional teachings

Elders’ Project, supported by Telus Originals and Creative BC, will feature the stories, traditions and wisdom of three Indigenous elders.

Bringing Indigenous narrative sovereignty to True Story

The Eagle Vision-produced doc will have its broadcast premiere on Corus Entertainment’s History Channel to honour National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.

Hot Sheet

Hot Sheet: Stranger Things, Game of Thrones maintain demand leads

Netflix’s Stranger Things returned to the top of the digital originals chart while Game of Thrones and House of the Dragon stayed at No. 1 and 2, respectively, overall for the week of Sept. 19 to 25.

Prime Video orders Mr. Dressup doc for 2023 release

The doc on the life and legacy of Ernie Coombs is produced by Toronto’s marblemedia in association with CBC, Hawkeye Pictures and Pyre Productions.

Playback’s 10 to Watch 2022: Adrian Wallace

Known for titles such as Courtside and Hip Hop My House, the filmmaker is on a mission to inspire the next generation of Black Canadians.

Whistler Film Festival announces initial Canadian titles for lineup

Jason James’ Exile will have its world premiere at the festival, with another five films from B.C. directors unveiled.

CBC to honour National Day for Truth and Reconciliation with original programming

CBC, APTN and Hollywood Suite will each have all-day special programming to commemorate the federal holiday on Sept. 30.

Night Raiders, Crimes of the Future among leading DGC Awards nominees

Danis Goulet and David Cronenberg’s features got three nominations apiece, as did Guillermo del Toro’s Nightmare Alley, in the film categories.

In Brief: Fabienne Colas among the Black Academy’s inaugural Legacy Award recipients

Plus: David Cronenberg receives the Donostia Award, TIFF appoints Marsha John-Greenwood as VP of people and culture, and more.

Hot Sheet

Hot Sheet: Cobra Kai defeats Stranger Things in digital demand

HBO’s Game of Thrones maintains its lead on the overall TV demand chart for the week of Sept. 12 to 18.

The Black Academy launches skills development program

The training intiative, launched in partnership with Insight Productions, is intended to help Black Canadians gain experience in TV production.