Nicholas Sokic

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World of Wonder acquires I Hate People, People Hate Me

The Canadian short-form series is the first scripted acquisition for streaming service WOW Presents Plus.

Sinking Ship teams with the Wiggles for animated series

The series is in early development and will centre on the Wiggles’ extensive music catalogue.

Canadian series seek global spotlight at MIPCOM

Execs from Fifth Season, PVP Distribution, Boat Rocker and Zone3 discuss their priorities at next week’s TV market in Cannes.

Sphere Media heads to MIPCOM with two Kids and Family titles

The “YYA” scripted series Dreamers and preschool animation Mort and Millie are currently in development.

Laura Jabalee Johnston boards Hitsby as partner, EP

Jabalee Johnston will work with founder Andrew Morris to develop a scripted comedy and drama slate.

Re: Uniting leads 2024 UBCP/ACTRA Award noms

The awards will be handed out on Nov. 23 at the Commodore Ballroom in Vancouver.

Gangnam Project dances on for season two at CBC Kids

The 10 x 30-minute series recently wrapped production in Hamilton, Ont. and Seoul.

Blue Ant Studios promotes Diane Rankin to new EVP role

The promotion will see Blue Ant’s existing development and marketing teams report to Rankin.

Epic Story Media appoints Steve Couture as co-CEO

He will work alongside founder Ken Faier while remaining CEO of Epic Storyworlds.

Publicist Bill Vigars dies at 78

Vigars spent 40 years as a film and TV publicist, but was best known for his work promoting Terry Fox’s 1980 Marathon of Hope.

APTN renews Tales from the Rez for season two

Production will take place in Alberta on the Siksika Nation and nearby locations, with casting for season two about to get underway.

WIFT-AT adds seven board members

The new additions hail from Nova Scotia, P.E.I. and Newfoundland and Labrador.