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Netflix argues against mandatory contributions in CRTC hearings

The Path Forward: The streamer also discussed its existing investments in Canada, while the Bell Fund called for additional support for CIPFs.

Deals: Cineflix Rights, Pink Is In, Boat Rocker, Gusto

More global buyers board the Leonard Cohen drama So Long, Marianne, Canadian comedy Pink Is In heads south via Tubi deal, plus more.

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Hot Sheet: Invincible jumps to top of demand charts

Netflix’s reality competition series Squid Game: The Challenge, which is inspired by the original scripted series, was a new entry on the digital chart.

Paramount+ Canada developing two series with Boat Rocker

The companies are in development on two comedy series, Clara Altimas’ Bensen and Michael McGowan’s Elected.

New Metric Media inks multi-title licensing deal with Netflix

Netflix has acquired Letterkenny, Shoresy and Children Ruin Everything for a number of European territories.

WIDC reveals 2023 Story and Leadership cohort

The program is aimed at supporting mid-career women directors to develop their feature film, television or web series projects.

IPF supports nine short-form series with $1.8M

The series will receive production support and training under the Short Form Series Production Program.

Super Channel launches on Fubo

Super Channel’s premium networks are available via an add-on package for Fubo subscribers.

Mittens & Pants pounces on U.S. streaming deals

The preschool series has been acquired by Peacock for Q1 2024, and will land on HappyKids and Kidoodle.TV this month.

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Hot Sheet: Loki continues its streak at top of demand charts

Prime Video’s animated series Invincible jumped to the No. 2 spot on the overall TV chart.

Netflix sets first-look deal with Attraction

The agreement will see Attraction develop and produce original French-language films for Netflix.

Netflix licenses local French, English series for Canada

The acquisitions include Saving Hope and Fugueuse, which will land on the streamer on Nov. 15.