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Programmer Profile: Netflix independent film
Playback magazine caught up with Netflix’s Ian Bricke to discuss the streamer’s strategy for original independent films and its Canadian production plans.
Hot Sheet: Digital Demand for September 3 to 9, 2019
Stranger Things leads the list, followed by 13 Reasons Why and The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance at #3.
Apple TV+ sets launch date, price
The service will feature a number of original titles like The Morning Show and B.C.-shot See when it debuts this November.
TIFF ’19: Magnolia, Voltage, Vertical take Canadian titles global
Once Were Brothers, The Rest of Us and Code 8 land worldwide sales deals as the festival kicks off.
Canada’s streaming champion: Crave @ 5
After a tentative start in a difficult market, Crave has blazed new trails in Canadian streaming. Playback magazine went behind the scenes to find the secret of its success.
Hot Sheet: Digital Demand for August 27 to September 2, 2019
Stranger Things comes in at #1, followed by 13 Reasons Why at #2 and The Boys at #3.
In Brief: Bell Media preps launch of new Mike Holmes series
Plus: Telus Optik original wrestling comedy Paper Champions lands on Amazon Prime Video, and more.
Hot Sheet: Digital Demand for August 20 to 26, 2019
Stranger Things comes in at #1, followed by The Boys at #2 and 13 Reasons Why at #3.
Audiences jump for Amazon Prime and Crave
Despite the popularity of OTT, nearly three quarters of subscribers still subscribe to traditional TV, according to an MTM report.
Corus Studios inks first worldwide deal with Netflix
The streamer has picked up global rights to the unscripted series Rust Valley Restorers, produced by Mayhem Entertainment in association with Corus.
Hot Sheet: Digital Demand for August 13 to 19, 2019
Stranger Things comes in at #1, followed by Toronto-shot The Boys at #2 and The Handmaid’s Tale at #3.
What’s the consumer potential for Disney+?
A new study from Solutions Research Group suggests 30% of Canadians are interested in subscribing to the service, which launches in less than three months.
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