Streaming

MGM+ picks up Boat Rocker’s Beacon 23

The sci-fi thriller starring Lena Headey and Stephan James was originally commissioned by Spectrum Originals and AMC Networks.

WildBrain plucks new Strawberry Shortcake deals

Global buyers have picked up a number of titles from the brand, including the new Netflix special Strawberry Shortcake and the Beast of Berry Bog.

CBC’s large-scale effort behind Bones of Crows

The team behind the hybrid film and series discuss how a tough U.S. presale market forced them to get creative with financing.

Deals: Mediawan, Zone3, Amuz, Gusto

Productions J’s long-running reality format will be adapted for the French market, Quebec drama Motel Paradis secures international distribution, plus more.

Crave aims to stay true to film roots in programming strategy

Content director Tory Jennings discusses what Crave is looking for when it comes to pre-licensing and acquisitions.

Hot Sheet

Hot Sheet: One Piece sails to top of Canadian demand

The fantasy pirate adventure was No. 1 on both the digital originals and overall TV charts.

Crave orders Slaycation from Blue Ant Studios, World of Wonder

The new format sees queens from the Drag Race franchise come together for a winter cabin vacation in Canada.

Boat Rocker seeks new home for Slip following Roku removal

The comedy series, created by star Zoe Lister-Jones, is one of dozens of titles to be pulled from the Roku Channel this week.

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Hot Sheet: Ahsoka continues to lead demand charts

Netflix’s new series One Piece entered the digital originals and overall TV charts at No. 2.

Deals: CBC, Sinking Ship, Level 33, WildBrain

Paramount+ original drama The Ex-Wife has been acquired by CBC and Radio-Canada, Sinking Ship racks up new sales, plus more.

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Hot Sheet: Ahsoka dominates demand charts

TVOKids series PAW Patrol jumped to the second spot on the overall TV chart.

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Hot Sheet: Only Murders in the Building leads demand charts

The mystery comedy series, which streams on Disney+ in Canada, climbed to the top of the digital and overall TV demand charts.