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Deals: Hollywood Suite, 9 Story, Black Fawn

Hollywood Suite acquires another premium drama, 9 Story sells Fugget About It and more.

Cream Productions launches podcast division

Cream Podcasts’ audio slate will focus on original content and spin-offs of its TV and streaming programming.

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Hot Sheet: Digital Demand for April 6 to 12, 2021

The Falcon and The Winter Soldier leads the Digital Original list, followed by WandaVision at #2 and The Mandalorian at #3.

In brief: Canadian talent earn award recognition home, abroad

Canadian cinematographers, music supervisors and more see gold, while Blue Ant Media’s FAST expansion continues.

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Hot Sheet: Top 30 TV programs, March 29 to April 4, 2021

MasterChef Canada comes in at #23, while Big Brother Canada and Hudson & Rex also make the list.

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Hot Sheet: Top 5 Canadian films for April 2 to 8, 2021

Le club Vinland leads, followed by Big Giant Wave and La deesse des mouches a feu at #2 and #3, respectively.

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Hot Sheet: Top 10 films for April 2 to 8, 2021

Le club Vinland claims the #1 spot, while other Canadian titles such as Big Giant Wave, La deesse des mouches a feu and French Exit make the list.

Updated: Chicken Soup for the Soul, Parkside acquire Sonar Entertainment

In a two-pronged deal structure, Toronto’s Parkside has acquired Sonar’s Canadian division, while Sonar’s L.A.-based operation was purchased by NASDAQ-listed Chicken Soup for the Soul Productions.

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Hot Sheet: Digital Demand for March 30 to April 5, 2021

The Falcon and The Winter Soldier claims the top spot on the Digital Originals side, while Letterkenny lands at #8.

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Hot Sheet: Top 30 TV programs, March 22 to 28, 2021

MasterChef Canada comes in at #17, while Big Brother Canada makes the list at #21, #22 and #27.