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Deals: Schitt’s Creek, Boat Rocker, Gusto

Licensing and merchandising agency Merchantwise Licensing will represent Schitt’s Creek in Australia and New Zealand, plus more.

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Hot Sheet: Top 5 Canadian films for March 26 to April 1, 2021

La deesse des mouches a feu leads the list, followed by My Salinger Year at #2 and Felix et le tresor de Morgaa at #3.

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Hot Sheet: Top 10 films for March 26 to April 1, 2021

Nobody comes out on top, while La deesse des mouches a feu claims the #4 spot.

Spacetoon snags two eOne shows

The broadcaster has picked up Transformers and Power Rangers content for MENA.

Bell’s French-language platform Noovo goes live

The new digital hub for French-language content is at the heart of the company’s expansion strategy.

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Hot Sheet: Digital Demand for March 23 to 29, 2021

Disney+’s WandaVision, The Falcon and The Winter Soldier and The Mandalorian claim the top three spots on the Digital Original list, while Letterkenny comes in at #9.

Torstar acquires rights for Cineplex Magazine

The deal will see the publication distributed in theatres and rebranded to Star Cineplex, managed by Torstar in partnership with the national exhibitor.

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Hot Sheet: Top 30 TV programs, March 15 to 21, 2021

Big Brother Canada comes in at #15, #22 and #24, while Murdoch Mysteries lands at #18 and MasterChef Canada claims a spot on the list.

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Hot Sheet: Top 10 films for March 19 to 25, 2021

CSA nominees La deesse des mouches a feu and My Salinger Year make the list alongside Felix et le tresor de Morgaa.