Streaming

Crave increases price of ad-free subscription plan

The price of the streamer’s highest subscription tier has been increased to $22 from $19.99, and is now in effect for new subscribers.

Reelworld unveils inaugural cohort for training lab

The program is presented by Amazon MGM Studios and offers virtual and in-person training on the studios’ projects in Canada.

Canadian associations join global call for streaming regulations

The CMPA, AQPM and APFC are among 20 global screen organizations calling on governments to protect local content and IP.

Hot Sheet

Hot Sheet: Letterkenny demand rises after final season launch

Prime Video’s Reacher topped both the digital originals and overall TV demand chart.

CMF invests nearly $4M in 17 returning digital linear series

The Digital Linear Series program is supporting additional seasons of Tales from the Rez, Abracadavers, and You’re My Hero, among others.

Corus Entertainment consolidated revenue falls by 14% in Q1

President and CEO Doug Murphy said its programming has normalized as U.S. scripted content returns, but the timing of ad revenue recovery remains unknown.

How APTN docuseries Northern Air Rescue got off the ground

Series producers and co-directors Carmen Henriquez and Denis Paquette share how the production team navigated a pandemic, extreme weather, and even chased planes.

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.”