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BANFF ’23 dispatches: Paramount Global’s stake in Canada
Global and local experts discussed opportunities and concerns for the Canadian market, including the health of the kids sector.
Project 10 promotes Shonna Foster to director of development
The promotion is part of a new management structure at the Toronto prodco behind CBC’s Son of a Critch.
Deals: Copernicus, Blue Ant, 9 Story, Media Ranch
CBC is among the buyers for 2D animation Lana Longbeard, Blue Ant and World of Wonder’s Drag Race Universe heads to Roku, and more.
Geek Girl goes to camera in U.K.
Production on the Waterside Studios series, produced by RubyRock Pictures and Aircraft Pictures, will also take place in Canada.
Hot Sheet: PAW Patrol jumps in overall TV demand
Meanwhile, FX’s long-running series It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia debuted on the TV chart, and Ted Lasso continued to lead digital demand.
Canadian media leaders tout IP ownership as key to future
The media executives also discussed Bill C-11 and a declining broadcasting system in a globalized landscape on a panel at BANFF.
Paramount+ unveils first Canadian development slate
New development projects, an original doc, and a raft of acquisitions are part of its Canadian slate announced at the Banff World Media Festival.
Prime Video, Hulu commission multiverse comedy from marblemedia
Davey & Jonesie’s Locker is created by Evany Rosen and will stream on Prime Video in Canada, Australia and New Zealand, and on Hulu in the U.S.
Blue Ant orders Mike Holmes series for Cottage Life, Homeful
The media company announced several linear specialty and FAST channel greenlights and renewals, including unscripted series A Secret to Die For.
Hot Sheet: Tim Robinson sketch series debuts on digital chart
Meanwhile, Succession continued to be the most in-demand show in the overall TV chart following its finale.
Bell Media puts its Crave content strategy in motion
The programming teams discuss how they’ve been able to “ramp up” Crave and the impact of continued strike activity south of the border.
Heritage proposes policy to CRTC for new Broadcasting Act
The draft directions from the Department of Canadian Heritage on the implementation of the Online Streaming Act will be open for a 45-day public consultation.
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