Streaming

How APTN lumi’s The Feather News took flight

Creator Ryan Moccasin and producer, writer and host Shawn Cuthand discuss Saskatchewan’s growing film sector ahead of their series’ Feb. 14 premiere.

Guru Studio teams with Future Today for FAST channel

The new channel will deliver content from True and the Rainbow Kingdom across Future Today’s affiliated CTV and OTT platforms.

Deals: 9 Story Distribution, Media Ranch, WildBrain, Blue Ant

9 Story Distribution International has acquired worldwide distribution rights to Treehouse Republic and Turnip and Duck’s Atom Town, plus more.

OUTtv Proud, Shades of Black join Pluto TV Canada

Pluto TV and Fuse Media have secured the first North American distribution deal for OUTtv Proud, and partnered to bring Shades of Black to Pluto TV Canada.

Future of Cancon, IP ownership lead Prime Time talks in Ottawa

Discussions around the impact of Bill C-11 were in full swing across the way from where senators completed their third reading of the bill.

Bill C-11 passes third reading at Senate, heads to the House

The bill has passed the Senate with a controversial clause that industry stakeholders warn will create a two-tiered system for Canadian creatives.

Hot Sheet

Hot Sheet: Saturday Night Live soars to top two in TV demand

AMC’s The Walking Dead remained at the top spot on the overall TV demand for the week of Jan. 23 to 29.

Nuit Blanche

Prime Video, Séries Plus revive Nuit Blanche for a second season

The Pixcom-produced murder mystery drama will begin filming this summer.

Blue Ant Media greenlights three series for 2023

The programs span the mystery, crime and paranormal genres and will air on the company’s Canadian specialty TV networks and global free streaming platforms.

Capital Motion Picture Group launches hybrid streaming service

Founder Michael Dobbin will preview JustWatchMe.tv at Prime Time this week and explore opportunities for original commissions.

Playback’s Showrunners of the Year 2022: Annmarie Morais and Marsha Greene

The Porter presented a lot of firsts for the duo, who say it won’t be a “one-off” in terms of representation.

How HeartHat Entertainment is building its unscripted slate

The prodco says it’s working with Blue Ant International to take its latest series Bollywed to U.S. and international streamers.