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Hot Sheet: Moon Knight’s reign over digital demand continues
Toronto-shot series Star Trek: Strange New Worlds came in at No. 2 on the digital originals list for the week of May 9, followed by Our Flag Means Death.
Headspinner picks up speed with its digital-first content strategy
Gisele’s MishMash Adventures is the Toronto prodco’s third kids series in a row to head straight to production, thanks to financial support from CMF-Shaw Rocket’s digital-first animation fund.
In brief: Corus, BANFF announce apprentice program cohort
Plus: The Prism Prize for music videos announces 10 finalists, and Hello (Again) is honoured at SeriesFest.
Boat Rocker’s Matador Content revs up Discovery+ series with Robert Downey Jr.
The unscripted series, set to premiere later this year, follows Downey as he works with experts to restore classic cars to be more eco-friendly.
Netflix’s Toronto office not affected by layoffs
The global streaming giant has let go of around 150 employees but none at its Canadian HQ, Playback has learned.
Banijay acquires global format distribution rights to Wild Cooks
The culinary adventure reality series hails from Montreal-based Toast in collaboration with Quebecor Content.
Hot Sheet: Digital Demand for May 2 to 8, 2022
Moon Knight leads overall demand in Canada, with Ozark coming in at No. 2 on the digital demand list.
Op-ed: The importance of Bill C-11 and getting it passed quickly
Brad Danks, CEO of OUTtv Media Global, writes that Bill C-11 is critical in protecting Canada’s domestic distribution system.
Deals: Super Channel, Corus Studios, Gusto TV, Blue Ant
Super Channel programs more Mystic for Heart & Home and pairs with Flair Airlines, Corus Studios inks development deal with Alexandra Gater, plus more.
Tubi takes a ride on Incendo’s Terror Train remake
The companies’ production partnership will see the horror film debut as a Tubi original exclusively in the U.S. this October.
HBO Max kids & family slate includes Canada-Italy copro
Home Sweet Rome from Toronto-based First Generation Films is bound for HBO Max and Cartoon Network next year.
CMPA launches campaign to push for swift movement on Bill C-11
With the tagline “end the free ride for foreign web giants,” the campaign says Canada’s outdated broadcasting laws are hurting producers, broadcasters and stories.
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