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OTT subscription revenues forecast to grow in Canada

Convergence Research Group’s annual Couch Potato Report says revenue in Canada grew by 14% in 2023.

Subscriptions for streamers see slight decline: MTM report

Based on fall 2023 data, the complete report uncovers new insights on TV ownership, video services, brands and consumer behaviour.

Photo gallery: Canada at the Oscars 2024

Two-time Oscar winner Ben Proudfoot was among the Canadians in attendance at the March 7 reception in L.A.

Submissions are open for Playback’s Indie List 2024

The annual list measuring production spend from Canadian independent prodcos is back for another year. Complete the survey today.

Prime Time ’24 dispatches: Media execs talk collaborations, Bill C-11

The last day of the conference also touched on the relationship between the creative sector and AI, and film and TV’s role in addressing the climate emergency.

Prime Time ’24 dispatches: Talking global markets, tech

The Ottawa conference kicked off its sessions with discussions on the global content space, and the impacts of tech and data on the media sector.

Pouring one out for Crave’s Letterkenny after 12 seasons

Executive producer Mark Montefiore shares Letterkenny‘s “raison d’etre” and names its unsung hero.

Transplant scrubs in one last time on CTV

Creator, showrunner and executive producer Joseph Kay looks back on why the show resonated with audiences.

Photo Gallery: Canada at the Emmys

The Canada Media Fund and the Consul General in Los Angeles celebrated the Canadian Emmy nominees in a private reception on Jan. 11.

Photo Gallery: CMPA’s 2023 Year-End Party

See which screen industry members mixed and mingled at Chotto Matte in Toronto.

Hot Sheet

Hot Sheet: Prime Video’s The Boys flies up digital demand chart

Fellow Prime Video superhero series Invincible has maintained the No. 1 spot on the digital originals and overall demand charts.

Presenting Playback’s Best of the Year

We’re celebrating 11 individuals and companies that made a mark in a chaotic year for the screen industry.