Streaming

World of Wonder acquires I Hate People, People Hate Me

The Canadian short-form series is the first scripted acquisition for streaming service WOW Presents Plus.

Hot Sheet

Hot Sheet: The Penguin scores high debut on demand chart

The Max series based on the eponymous DC Comics character premiered on Crave in Canada on Sept. 19.

Deals: Black Fawn, Gusto Worldwide Media, Cineflix Rights

Black Fawn Distribution picks up the retro horror film The Last Video Store, Gusto Español cooks up a Fubo deal and So Long, Marianne finds new buyers.

Gangnam Project dances on for season two at CBC Kids

The 10 x 30-minute series recently wrapped production in Hamilton, Ont. and Seoul.

Roku orders festive rom-com Jingle Bell Love from Incendo

The film, starring New Kids on the Block’s Joey McIntyre alongside Michelle Morgan, will premiere in Canada on CBC and CBC Gem in December.

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Hot Sheet: Emily in Paris moves up in digital demand

The second part of the Netflix rom-com’s fourth season premiered on Sept. 12.

APTN renews Tales from the Rez for season two

Production will take place in Alberta on the Siksika Nation and nearby locations, with casting for season two about to get underway.

near or far

Sinking Ship adds CBC Gem’s Near or Far to distribution slate

Near or Far joins a raft of SSE originals launching at MIPJunior and MIPCOM later this month.

Crave sets French-language original with KOTV

The 10 x 30-minute series, now filming in Montreal, is written by and stars Pascale Renaud-Hébert, Anne-Élisabeth Bossé and Suzie Bouchard.

Bell Media extends Warner Bros. Discovery deal, settles dispute

The expanded deal includes a coproduction agreement to develop original Canadian content.

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Hot Sheet: Saturday Night Live leads overall demand

The 50th season of the weekly sketch-comedy series premiered on Sept. 28.

Deals: Guru Studio, Sinking Ship, 9 Story

Guru Studio’s Big Blue is now streaming on Roku in the U.S., Sinking Ship preps products for new series, and more.