Streaming

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.

Yukon Harvest

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.

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.

Hot Sheet

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.