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In brief: Encore+ hits a viewership milestone

Plus: The Future of Film Showcase announces its 2021 lineup on CBC Gem, AMI produces parasports series in the lead up to the Tokyo Paralympics and Cream Productions premieres latest VR project.

Blue Ant’s Beach House rolls on biomimicry docuseries

Global factual SVOD CuriosityStream commissioned the series from Singapore-based Beach House Pictures, with Patrick Aryee set to host.

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Hot Sheet: Digital Demand for June 22 to 28, 2021

Loki reigns supreme atop the Digital Originals list, while Spin Master’s PAW Patrol hits the No. 5 spot in the overall demand list.

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Hot Sheet: Top 30 TV programs from June 14 to 20, 2021

Unscripted competition series America’s Got Talent and MasterChef make the top 10 as Canada is engrossed in the NHL Playoffs.

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Hot Sheet: Top 10 films for June 18 at 24, 2021

A Quiet Place Part II remains at the top of the Canadian box office, while Souterrain holds the No. 9 spot.

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Hot Sheet: Top 5 Canadian films for June 18 to 24, 2021

Sketch comedy film Livrés chez vous sans contact debuts at the No. 2 spot, while Souterrain maintains its spot at the top.

Deals: FilmRise, Go Button Media, eOne

Heartland makes the leap to AVOD in the U.S., Autentic’s new copro with Toronto’s Go Button Media and PJ Masks soars to new markets.

In brief: Creative BC opens $1.4M production program

Plus: Mainframe Studios unveils its first 2D animated series as it expands its content slate and Love Nature wraps on one-hour special Osprey.

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Hot Sheet: Digital Demand for June 15 to 21, 2021

Disney+ series Loki overtakes The Handmaid’s Tale on the Digital Originals list, while Crave’s Letterkenny climbs to the No. 9 spot.

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Hot Sheet: Top 30 TV programs from June 7 to 13, 2021

The Good Doctor season finale leads the list, while W Network acquisition Why Women Kill cracks the top 20.

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Hot Sheet: Top 10 films for June 11 to 17, 2021

Souterrain remains on the top 10 list at No. 6, led by A Quiet Place Part II and Peter Rabbit 2: The Runaway.

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Hot Sheet: Top 5 Canadian films for June 11 to 17, 2021

Sophie Dupius-directed Souterrain continues to lead, while documentary Ainsi soient-elles debuts at No. 3.