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Screen industry reacts to throne speech
CMPA, Friends, WGC are among the organizations encouraged by the government’s commitment to updating the Broadcasting Act.
Netflix takes a slice of Strawberry Shortcake
Berry in the Big City is headed to the SVOD next year, with WildBrain also inking new licensing deals for both the refreshed and classic versions of the brand.
Deals: Bron, Creepy Bits, WildBrain, Sinking Ship
AMC+ acquires That Dirty Black Bag while Bloody Disgusting TV gets Creepy Bits, plus more.
Great Pacific Media signs Peyton to docuseries
No timetable has been set, but the San Andreas director will work with renowned U.S. scientist Michio Kaku, who brings her expertise to narrate and consult on the series.
Cameras roll on Letterkenny spinoff, Shoresy
Production on Crave’s small-town hoser comedy is underway in Sudbury, Ont., in association with New Metric Media, WildBrain and Play Fun Games.
Hot Sheet: Digital Demand for Nov. 8 to 14, 2021
The Toronto-shot Star Trek: Discovery makes the digital originals list, led by perennial favourites Stranger Things and The Mandalorian.
Toronto production volume soaring amid studio builds
The City of Toronto projects a record production volume for 2021 amid studio builds, including $250 million state-of-the-art media hub.
Network Entertainment, Universal Music, CBC team for Anne Murray doc
The film will screen as a one-night theatrical event at 50 select Cineplex theatres across Canada ahead of its broadcast and streaming premiere on CBC TV and CBC Gem.
Hot Sheet: Digital Demand for Nov. 1 to 7, 2021
Ted Lasso holds the No. 1 spot in digital originals, while Saturday Night Live and PAW Patrol continue to lead overall demand.
Crave renews Canada’s Drag Race for a third season
Trevor Boris is set to return as showrunner for the unscripted series, which is now casting its queens for the new season.
WildBrain’s Spark fires growth, new partnership
The AVOD and consumer products divisions helped the kids content creator’s revenues rise by 73%, according to first quarter 2022 results.
Corus backs simplified subscription model
Expected to launch in Canada next year, the streaming aggregator Struum is buoyed by new funding for its model which provides entry to more than 40 services through one front door.
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