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Hot Sheet: Better Call Saul demand rises

Netflix’s Stranger Things continues to lead overall Canadian demand in its summer streak.

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Hot Sheet: Amazing Race Canada picks up the pace

The CTV reality competition series has increased its momentum, attracting more viewers in its third episode compared to the season eight premiere.

WildBrain signs on to rep Carmen Sandiego internationally

Building on an existing partnership with HarperCollins Productions, WildBrain has sold the franchise’s latest 2D-animated series to Disney for Japan and France.

Nelvana, TIME Studios to coproduce NFT-based toons

The two NFT projects build on the existing partnership between Nelvana and TIME Studios, which was first announced in January.

Final day to submit for Playback’s 10 to Watch

The deadline for the 2022 edition of 10 to Watch is July 5. Submit your nominations here.

10 to Watch: Screen sector needs more momentum in push for equity and inclusion

VIDEO: Rob Michaels, Jennifer Irons, JJ Neepin, Martha Hagos and Tamar Bird discuss industry progress in equity and inclusivity, and issues around on-set health and safety.

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Hot Sheet: Peace by Chocolate passes $100,000 at the box office

The Jonathan Keijser feature was the No. 2 overall Canadian film at the box office during the period of May 13 to 19, while French-language drama Norbourg retained its spot at No. 1.

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Hot Sheet: Moon Knight’s reign over digital demand continues

Toronto-shot series Star Trek: Strange New Worlds came in at No. 2 on the digital originals list for the week of May 9, followed by Our Flag Means Death.

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Hot Sheet: Big Brother Canada finale makes top 30 TV chart

The Insight Productions reality competition series brought in 835,000 viewers, according to Numeris.

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Hot Sheet: Norbourg retains Canadian box office lead

Norbourg‘s total gross hit just under $535,000 for the week of May 6, while Jonathan Keijser’s Peace by Chocolate earned the highest per-theatre average in its opening week.