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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.
Bell Media grows originals slate to more than 1,000 hours
The broadcaster has also announced plans to launch ad tiers for streaming platform Crave, while continuing to expand its original offerings.
Wind Sun Sky cooks up a Potatoverse
The Vancouver studio is collaborating with entrepreneur and OWL founder Annabel Slaight to debut a new IP focused on climate action for six- to 10-year-olds.
ACTRA, WGC express solidarity with U.S. counterparts
ACTRA has issued a letter of solidarity for SAG-AFTRA, and the Writers Guild of Canada has announced plans for a Toronto rally in support of striking WGA members.
APTN renews Yukon Harvest for third season
The docuseries, produced by Rogue River Films, has been renewed ahead of its season two premiere on APTN and APTN lumi.
CBC’s unscripted strategy focused on unique Canadian stories
Unscripted executive Jennifer Dettman says the pubcaster is looking for projects that feature connections to the country and spark a cultural conversation.
Deals: Attraction Distribution, Blue Ant, levelFILM
Nish Media’s Pour toi Flora sells in Canada and France, Blue Ant Media secures deals for content and FAST channels, plus more.
CBC sees streaming as ‘a critical piece of the future’
CBC executives Barbara Williams and Sally Catto explain the FAST strategy and drama focus for the 2023-24 lineup.
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