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Auteur-driven SVOD Tënk expands into English Canada
The Quebec-based platform’s catalogue of more than 40 films on SVOD and 350 films on VOD is now available.
Deals: KOTV, TWN, Nelvana, Baeumler Productions, Gusto
KOTV’s Les Simone heads to Switzerland, a new Canadian FAST channel emerges, and the Bryan Baeumler brand grows, plus more.
Hot Sheet: The Problem with Jon Stewart hits digital originals chart
Meanwhile, The Mandalorian and The Last of Us ranked No. 1 for digital originals and overall TV, respectively.
Prime Video orders more LOL: Qui Rira Le Dernier?
Meanwhile, Jeremy Podeswa has signed on as a director and executive producer on the streamer’s Blade Runner 2099.
Canada lands 37 BANFF Rockie Awards nominations
The tally is higher than last year and places Canada third among countries nominated, behind the U.S. and U.K.
Sean Menard’s love letter to MuchMusic off to SXSW
299 Queen Street West will make its world premiere at SXSW as part of its 24 Beats Per Second section.
Bloomberg orders unscripted Canada/U.K. copro
An Optimist’s Guide to the Planet is coproduced by Toronto’s Cream Productions and Wildfire Television.
Deals: Sinking Ship, OUTtv, Blue Ant Media
CBC Gem acquires early seasons of Odd Squad among raft of Sinking Ship sales, plus OUTtv and Blue Ant Media launch new channels internationally.
Prime Video’s Three Pines not returning for second season
The Quebec-shot series has not been renewed for an additional season following its premiere in late 2022.
Hot Sheet: The Mandalorian blasts into top two for overall demand
Meanwhile, Crave’s Star Trek: Picard placed at No. 2 and No. 5 for digital originals and overall TV, respectively.
Heritage Minister rejects handful of Senate’s Bill C-11 amendments
The Bill C-11 amendments are scheduled for debate in the House of Commons on Wednesday.
Viaplay hits the ice with Toronto Maple Leafs series
The limited series was announced as Viaplay launches in Canada with titles such as The Dreamer – Becoming Karen Blixen and Partisan.
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