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Hot Sheet: Top 5 Canadian films for July 30 to Aug. 5, 2021

Ricardo Trogi’s Le guide de la famille parfaite, Yan England’s Sam and Tracey Deer’s Beans continue to lead the list.

Off the Fence acquires wildlife documentary Last of the Right Whales

The film is set to release in theatres this fall and will air on CBC in 2022.

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Hot Sheet: Digital Demand for July 26 to Aug. 1, 2021

Loki and Ted Lasso continue to lead the digital originals list as Letterkenny climbs to the No. 7 spot.

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Hot Sheet: Top 30 TV programs for July 19 to 25, 2021

Private Eyes comes in at No. 5, with Island of Bryan and Nurses also making the list as they compete for airtime with the Tokyo 2020 Olympics.

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Hot Sheet: Top 10 films for July 23 to 29, 2021

Black Widow leads the Canadian box office, with Le guide de la famille parfaite holding onto the top 10 at No. 7.

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Hot Sheet: Top 5 Canadian films for July 23 to 29, 2021

Ricardo Trogi’s Le guide de la famille parfaite crosses the million-dollar mark at the Canadian box office, followed by the debut of Yan England-directed sports drama Sam.

Op-Ed: There has never been a greater need for international collaboration

Tom Brisley, co-founder of U.K.-based Arrow Media, on the challenges and opportunities of getting content financed in the current climate, and the continued importance of Canada/U.K. treaty coproductions.

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Hot Sheet: Digital Demand for July 19 to 25, 2021

Apple TV+ series Ted Lasso moves up the digital originals list to No. 2, just behind Disney+ hit Loki, while Letterkenny returns to claim the tenth spot.

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Hot Sheet: Top 30 TV programs for July 12 to 18, 2021

Private Eyes leaps to No. 3 on the TV chart, with Island of Bryan and Nurses also making the list.

Deals: Raven Banner, Epic Story Media, D360

Raven Banner Entertainment partners with Shout! Studios for horror reimagining Slumber Party Massacre.

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Hot Sheet: Digital Demand for July 13 to 19, 2021

Loki continues to reign over both demand lists, with Toronto-shot series The Handmaid’s Tale and The Boys holding their spots for digital originals.

MIPCOM 2021 to consolidate with MIPJunior, feature streamlined exhibition

Both Telefilm Canada and SODEC will host pavilions at the Cannes market and are now accepting applications for Canadian prodcos and distributors.