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Hot Sheet: Digital Demand for Oct. 25 to 31, 2021
Ted Lasso returns to the top of the digital demand list, while PAW Patrol holds the No. 2 spot in overall demand in Canada.
Spin Master rolls on second feature, spinoff series
PAW Patrol was the first preschool property for the toyco-turned-producer which revealed ambitions, in Q3 reports, to expand its movie-making capability and launch a new film every year.
Streamers slate food and travel projects for Schitt’s Creek stars
Dan Levy’s unscripted cooking competition series The Big Brunch will celebrate undiscovered culinary talent, while Eugene Levy journey’s around the world as The Reluctant Traveler.
How marblemedia warmed Netflix to Christmas spin-off series
A special four-part Blown Away: Christmas series was pitched after the success of its original glass-blowing competition show, which the Toronto prodco hopes to franchise.
Hot Sheet: Digital Demand for Oct. 18 to 24, 2021
PAW Patrol hits No. 2 in overall demand in Canada, while You lands on the digital originals chart at No. 4.
Crave launches mobile-only plan as it adjusts tiered prices
The Bell Media-owned OTT has done away with tiered pricing to make its content available to all subscribers, with a $9.99 price for mobile-only plans.
CBC/Radio-Canada racks up international deals
The pubcaster’s distribution arm sells factual programming from Kensington Communications, River Road Films, Grand Passage Media as well as Tiffany Hsiung’s short Sing Me a Lullaby.
Wow! Unlimited Media acquired by Genius Brands International
The $66-million deal allows Genius to tap Canadian federal and provincial tax credits, while offering opportunities for Canadian creators as the company transfers production operations to Canada.
Disney+ picks up The Hardy Boys
Both seasons of the live-action series will premiere on the streamer outside of the U.S. and Canada in 2022.
Hot Sheet: Digital Demand for Oct. 11 to 17, 2021
Squid Game continues to lead while Only Murders in the Building rises on the digital originals and overall demand list.
OUTtv elevates drag format in new series
Reality competition series Call Me Mother is the first to feature queens as mentors, and has a companion weekly podcast.
Key takeways: Opportunities and strategies from Netflix leaders
In their own words, hear how executives from the streamer are viewing their strategy for film, TV and gaming as well as CPG – and what it might mean for the Canadian screen industry.
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