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Hasbro, eOne launch digital series Odd-Paw Vet
The digital-first IP is created by B.C.-based illustrator Emily Mullock and L.A.-based writer Patrick Baggatta.
Deals: Prairie Pants Distribution, Nemesis Films, Gusto
Corner Gas heads to the U.K. with a new FAST channel, Pascal Plante’s Red Rooms sells internationally, plus more.
Crave comedy The Trades gets underway in Nova Scotia
The series hails from the producers of the Canadian sitcom Trailer Park Boys and is created by Ryan J. Lindsay.
Cineflix Rights sets American Pickers FAST channel on Pluto TV
The newly launched channel builds on Cineflix’s expansion into the FAST space earlier this year.
Sinking Ship expands flagship dino franchise with new series
Prime Video, Amazon Kids+ and TVOKids have collectively greenlit Dino Dex for a 2024 release.
Bell Media the latest company to pull ads from Meta
The Canadian Media Producers Association has also voiced support for the action from media companies and the federal government.
CBC/Radio-Canada pausing ads on Facebook, Instagram
The move follows similar decisions from the federal government and fellow media organizations.
Crave, APTN comedy Don’t Even gets underway in Winnipeg
The Indigenous-led series is created by Amber-Sekowan Daniels and directed by Zoe Hopkins.
Deals: Highball.TV, WildBrain, OUTtv, Cartoonito
Highball.TV picks up global rights to Ivan Madeira’s feature Pattern, Prime Video acquires Degrassi content for Canada, Australia and New Zealand, and more.
Disney+ Canada cuts head of content role
Stephanie Azam has been let go in a recent company-wide restructure, Playback has confirmed.
Netflix ends Basic subscription plan in Canada
New users will have the option of subscribing to the streamer’s ad-supported plan, or take a step up to one of its more expensive options.
Crave settles into Nesting as production kicks off in Toronto
The 8 x 8-minute comedy is produced by Toronto-based Project Undertow and created by Rosa Labordé and Anna Hardwick, with Allana Harkin as director.
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