Streaming

Amazon to cut hundreds of jobs at Prime Video, MGM Studios

The cuts were announced in a memo from SVP Mike Hopkins, and will impact teams across several regions.

Two new lumi originals among APTN’s winter lineup

The short-form series Jason and Cultural Craftsmanship: Moccasins join a lineup that includes the French-language version of Little Bird.

Hulu picks up second window rights to Run the Burbs

The first two seasons of the CBC comedy landed on Hulu on Dec. 31, 2023.

Love Nature expands Nordic presence with Allente deal

The deal is touted as “a significant milestone for Love Nature’s growth in Europe.”

Show of the Year 2023: Little Bird

How Rezolution Pictures and Original Pictures told the story of Little Bird “the right way.”

Pinecone & Pony, Jane win Children’s & Family Emmys

The second annual Children’s & Family Emmy Awards were held in L.A. on Dec. 16 and 17.

Chateau Laurier wins 2023 Web Series World Cup

The win marks the second trophy for Canada in the annual competition, following The Communist’s Daughter in 2021.

Dealmaker of the Year 2023: Jamie Schouela

The executive has helped Blue Ant Media become a global leader in the FAST sector.

Showrunner of the Year 2023: Leslie Norville

The “quiet force” behind the CBC docuseries Black Life: Untold Stories.

Hot Sheet

Hot Sheet: Prime Video’s The Boys flies up digital demand chart

Fellow Prime Video superhero series Invincible has maintained the No. 1 spot on the digital originals and overall demand charts.

Global sales help transform CBC Gem’s Something Undone

How the short-form project from Madison Walsh and Michael Musi became a 10 x 30-minute series with a simultaneous launch on CBC Gem and ITVX.

Netflix launches bi-annual report on viewership data

The first data set shows the number of hours viewed in a six-month period for more than 18,000 titles, offering a snapshot of acquired and original Cancon performance.