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Hot Sheet: Digital Demand for April 28 to May 4, 2020

Star Wars: The Clone Wars lands at #1, followed by The Mandalorian at #2 and Ozark at #3.

Int’l distributors examine COVID impact on the global sales market

Execs discuss market shifts, what they’re hearing from buyers and how an uncertain calendar is affecting the business of selling TV shows during a pandemic.

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Hot Sheet: Top 30 TV programs, April 20 to 26, 2020

Stronger Together, Tous Ensemble comes in at #1 and #22 on this week’s chart, while Cardinal lands at #29.

In brief: HGF names Shorts-to-Features recipients

Plus: Canadian short Stuck (pictured) hits 9 million YouTube views, Northern Rescue garners international acclaim, and more.

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Hot Sheet: Digital Demand for April 21 to 27, 2020

The Mandalorian and Star Wars: The Clone Wars claim the top two, followed by Ozark at #3.

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Hot Sheet: Top 30 TV programs, April 13 to 19, 2020

One World: Together at Home lands at #1 and #20 on this week’s chart, while Transplant comes in at #12.

Deals: Corus Studios, White Pine, Sky TV, Radio-Canada

Netflix extends its deal with Corus Studios for season two of Rust Valley Restorers, while Toxic Beauty and James vs. His Future Self score new sales.

In brief: Canadians among SXSW virtual fest with Amazon

Carol Nguyen’s short and more are set for Prime Video presents the SXSW 2020 Film Festival Collection, while Hollywood Suite and Stronger Together, Tous Ensemble expand.

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Hot Sheet: Digital Demand for April 14 to 20, 2020

Star Wars: The Clone Wars tops the Digital Original chart, while Schitt’s Creek claims the #9 spot on the Overall TV Show list.

Can networks build schedules, meet CPE in a world with no new production?

Broadcast heads discuss how they’re mapping out their schedules during lockdown, ongoing dialogue with the CMF and CRTC, and supporting the production sector through COVID-19.

Broadcasters talk experimentation, trend-setting amid COVID-19

Broadcast heads discuss the implications of frozen production pipelines and schedule overhauls in a climate where ad revenue has slowed to a trickle but viewership is spiking.

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Hot Sheet: Top 30 TV programs, April 6 to 12, 2020

Transplant comes in at #9, while Schitt’s Creek, Island of Bryan and Cardinal make the list.