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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With the tagline “end the free ride for foreign web giants,” the campaign says Canada’s outdated broadcasting laws are hurting producers, broadcasters and stories.
Inside Out festival announces lineup after change in leadership
Amaze-produced Prime Video comedy The Lake will close the fest that’s being run by interim co-heads Andrew Murphy and Elie Chivi after the departure of Lauren Howes.
Hot Sheet: Digital Demand for April 25 to May 1, 2022
Moon Knight overtakes Our Flag Means Death to lead the digital originals list.
BANFF Master Class lineup includes The Umbrella Academy, The Lake
Teams from Starstruck, Rutherford Falls and Among the Stars will also speak in Master Class sessions at next month’s Banff World Media Festival.
Peanuts Worldwide preps for global growth with international SVP
Lisa Silverman Meyers will oversee international business for Peanuts on the heels of significant consumer products revenue growth at WildBrain.
Amazon Freevee greenlights family-friendly series from Sinking Ship, eOne
Live-action dramedy Beyond Black Beauty and competition series Play-Doh Squished will both air on the AVOD’s free streaming service in 2023.
Hot Sheet: Digital Demand for April 18 to 24, 2022
Our Flag Means Death continues to lead the digital originals list, followed closely by Moon Knight and Stranger Things.
Sort Of, All My Puny Sorrows, Pretty Hard Cases win top prizes at WGC Screenwriting Awards
The Parker Andersons / Amelia Parker and As Gouda As It Gets were among the other winners in the Writers Guild of Canada’s virtual ceremony.
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