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Hot Sheet: House of the Dragons reigns over Canadian demand

Prime Video’s The Boys continued to lead demand for digital originals in the first week of July.

Photo Gallery: 2024 Latin Forum

The inaugural Latin Forum was held at Toronto’s Lula Lounge on July 17.

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Hot Sheet: House of the Dragon, The Boys maintain demand

FX series The Bear saw an uptick in demand for its season three premiere.

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Hot Sheet: The Boys soars in demand for season four premiere

Netflix’s Bridgerton continued to lead the charts, while House of the Dragon rose in demand.

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Hot Sheet: Star Wars spinoff The Acolyte leaps in demand

Meanwhile, Netflix original Bridgerton maintained the top spot for the first week of June.

In Brief: Cirque du Soleil launches L.A.-based studio

Plus: A number of screen industry veterans are inducted to the Order of Canada, WIFT-AT names its Pamela Segger All Access Pass Award winner, and more.

Deals: OUTtv, Love Nature, WildBrain

OUTtv commissions U.K. docuseries, Love Nature launches on Peacock, and more.

Deals: Peacock, Nelvana, Guru Studio

Peacock acquires Jen Markowitz’s doc Summer Qamp, Nelvana’s Millie Magnificent lands more presales, and more.

In Brief: Canadian/Israeli copro Tropicana to bow at Karlovy Vary

Plus: Matthew Rankin’s latest feature wins first Directors’ Fortnight People’s Choice prize and Lauren Grant’s screenplay is selected for Wscripted list.

Photo Gallery: 2024 Vancouver Scripted Summit

The annual event, hosted by the Pacific Screenwriting Program, took place on April 18.

Deals: Blue Ant Studios, OUTtv, GRB Media Ranch

Blue Ant’s rights business adds Stormy to its global catalogue, OUTtv boards a U.K. competition format, plus more.

Deals: Cineflix Rights, Sinking Ship, SiriusXM Canada

Cineflix Rights adds a trio of docs to its MIPTV slate, Sinking Ship Entertainment scores licensing deals for Odd Squad, and more.