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Hot Sheet: Netflix’s Arcane explodes in demand in Canada

Behind Arcane, Max’s The Penguin and Netflix’s Stranger Things rose in demand.

Le cyclone de Noël passes $2M at the box office

The film, inspired by the KOTV-produced series L’oeil du cyclone, released theatrically on Nov. 8.

The Sticky creators on selling a maple syrup heist to Prime Video

Co-creators Brian Donovan and Ed Herro and Amazon’s Brent Haynes discuss adapting the real-life story into a limited series.

Rogers sets initial programming for new suite of channels

The programming lineup features series from HGTV, Discovery and Food Network.

Netflix Canada appoints Lindsay Doyle as public policy lead

EXCLUSIVE: Doyle most recently served as head of government affairs and public policy for YouTube in Canada.

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Hot Sheet: The Penguin sustains demand into finale

Netflix’s Stranger Things and Hulu’s The Handmaid’s Tale shot up to No. 2 and No. 3 on the digital demand chart this week.

Natyf TV signs licensing deal with Sony Pictures Entertainment

Among the licensed films is the Will Smith-starring Seven Pounds and the 2014 remake of About Last Night.

Deals: PVP Media, Fubo, ATN, Telus, Hayu

Family Channel acquires SuperKlaus in two formats, NBCUniversal brings FAST channels to Fubo, and more.

CBC sets winter 2025 streaming, broadcast lineup

The new winter series include Saint-Pierre, Small Achievable Goals and North of North.

Bell Media orders men’s mental health doc for Let’s Talk Day

The 60-minute documentary will be released on a variety of Bell Media platforms on Jan. 22.

Roku acquires Crave’s Made for TV With Boman Martinez-Reid

The 6 x 30-minute series from Alibi Entertainment originally streamed on Crave in July.

Crave orders second season of Montreal Canadiens docuseries

The series offers a behind-the-scenes look at the Montreal Canadiens during their NHL seasons.