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CBC sets new series and FAST channels for 2023-24 slate

The slate includes new comedy One More Time and dramas Allegiance and Wild Cards, as well as two new free streaming channels.

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Hot Sheet: Succession tops overall chart following series finale

Apple TV+’s sports comedy-drama Ted Lasso held on to its position at the top in the digital originals chart.

Heritage Minister Pablo Rodriguez to speak at BANFF

EXCLUSIVE: The keynote speech will happen on June 12 at the Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel, where the festival runs June 11 to 14.

OUTtv orders first U.K. commissions

The U.K. lineup includes an unscripted interactive comedy title, as well as a six-episode stand-up series.

Little Bird takes flight: Q&A with Jennifer Podemski

The actor-writer-director-producer discusses how the limited series soared as a Crave and APTN lumi original.

AMC scripted co-heads join Netflix in U.S., Canada roles

Emma Miller is now director, overall deals, series (U.S. and Canada) while Carrie Gillogly is set to join Netflix as director, drama series (U.S. and Canada).

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Hot Sheet: Letterkenny demand jumps with May 2-4 special

Apple TV+’s Ted Lasso led overall demand for the week ahead of its season three finale on May 31.

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eOne inks first-look deal with podcast network Canadaland

The multi-year deal will see Canadaland’s original podcasts adapted into scripted and non-scripted TV, limited series and documentaries.

Navigating the modernization of the Broadcasting Act

The domestic industry is looking to Canadian Heritage and the CRTC as beacons to ensure homegrown content remains distinctly Canadian in a new broadcasting era.

Twelve groups seek extension in Broadcasting Act proceedings

The groups have filed a joint procedural request to the CRTC’s secretary general asking for an extension in the deadlines for the implementation proceedings.

Max acquires Atomic Cartoons’ 2D-animated series for U.S.

Mermicorno: Starfall, based on IP from lifestyle brand tokidoki, is now in production at the Thunderbird Entertainment-owned animation studio.

Apple TV+ orders more Peanuts content from WildBrain

The streamer will launch new series Camp Snoopy in 2024, along with a special focusing on a lesser-known character named Franklin.