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Deals: CBC, marblemedia, Mezo Entertainment, Wattpad, Netflix Canada
CBC has acquired the rights to Australian romantic drama Love Me, marblemedia and Mezo Entertainment are developing a Generation Mars series, plus more.
In brief: DOC Institute announces Breakthrough prize winners
Plus: The National Screen Institute names its CBC New Indigenous Voices cohort, Paperboat Animation has announced a new slate, and more.
Bill C-11 supporters, critics go before Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage
Witness testimony included representatives of Corus Entertainment, OUTtv Network, Skyship Entertainment Company and the University of Ottawa.
Industry leaders feel ‘heard’ after National Culture Summit
Leaders of the Reelworld Screen Institute, the Indigenous Screen Office and Canada Media Fund discuss key takeaways from the ‘significant’ summit in Ottawa.
Deals: WildBrain, Love Nature, Gusto TV, Liquid Media Group
WildBrain deals include distribution, licensing and promotional partnerships for Strawberry Shortcake, Love Nature expands in Europe via Prime Video, plus more.
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.
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