Other Canadian series with high global demand include Vikings, Letterkenny and Mayday, according to Parrot Analytics.
This season will see games broadcast in Inuktitut for the first time.
The dark comedy’s victory marks the second year in a row that a Canadian series has topped the annual competition.
The former Netflix and CMF exec begins his term as president and CEO on Jan. 6.
Boat Rocker purchased the outstanding 30% share in Toronto-based Insight on Dec. 31, 2024.
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A number of screen industry figures were honoured, including Ryan Reynolds, Maureen Jennings and Chloé Sainte-Marie.
The sale is valued at more than $40 million over a four-year period and includes Family Channel, Family Jr., WildBrainTV and Télémagino.
The localized version of the legendary franchise has amassed a dedicated fanbase with the help of strategic programming and promotion from Noovo.
Brassard-Bédard succeeds Michelle Séguin, who has been CEO since February 2022.
Madeleine Sims-Fewer and Dusty Mancinelli’s Honey Bunch and Eric San’s animated feature Space Cadet will make their world premieres.