Streaming

Pow Wow Chow, La brigade join APTN’s spring lineup

The programming scheduled also includes the new docuseries Mi’kma’ki and the previously announced children’s series Chums.

Corus focuses on digital strategy as TV revenue declines in Q2

President and CEO Doug Murphy discussed a digital advertising “tipping point” and reduced programming from U.S. networks in a call with investors.

Deals: Blue Ant Studios, OUTtv, GRB Media Ranch

Blue Ant’s rights business adds Stormy to its global catalogue, OUTtv boards a U.K. competition format, plus more.

Radio-Canada’s Ici.Tou.TV Extra unveils first original film

Le cyclone de noel is produced by KOTV and serves as a Christmas-themed film based on the series L’oeil du cyclone.

Tom Hastings out at Paramount+ as cuts hit Canadian team

Hastings is one of a number of Canadian employees that are being laid off this week, Playback has learned.

Epic Story Media, Jakks Pacific giddy up for Wild Manes

The new partnership will see Epic produce a 2D-animated series that will launch on YouTube Kids this summer.

OUTtv rebrands U.K. streaming service to OUTflix

Formerly Froot.tv, the subscription-based platform has expanded its reach in Europe through a deal with Allente.

Hot Sheet

Hot Sheet: Prime Video series sweep digital originals top three

Hazbin Hotel leads the digital chart for the 10th consecutive week.

FilmRise acquires AVOD, FAST rights to Corner Gas

The deal includes all six seasons and Corner Gas: The Movie.

In Brief: Potluck Ladies to compete at SeriesFest in Denver

Plus: Canada/France doc I Shall Not Hate wins an audience award abroad and a Nova Scotia prodco is up for a Webby Award.

Hot Sheet

Hot Sheet: Invincible leaps to second spot on digital chart

Hazbin Hotel continues to lead both the digital originals and overall TV charts.

OTT subscription revenues forecast to grow in Canada

Convergence Research Group’s annual Couch Potato Report says revenue in Canada grew by 14% in 2023.