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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.
Netflix posts revenue rise for Q3
The streamer has also announced plans to change the way it reports viewership for its titles.
Liu, Younglai-crafted Asian rom-com begins production
The original rom-com (with a dash of k-drama) was delayed by the pandemic and forces in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Children Ruin Everything acquired as Roku Original
The CTV comedy, produced by New Metric Media, will have its U.S. premiere on The Roku Channel in 2022.
Surge in animation drives demand for talent in B.C.: report
First-of-its-kind analysis of creative technology sector in B.C. highlights sector as key driver of economic growth and employment, despite pandemic impacts.
Hot Sheet: Digital Demand for Oct. 4 to 10, 2021
Squid Game gains ground to land at No. 1 on the digital originals list and No. 2 in overall demand behind Saturday Night Live.
Avocado Toast raises team for second season
The CSA winning short-form digital comedy heads back into production with OUTtv’s Brad Danks and Philip Webb as executive producers.
Mediawan picks up format, distribution rights to For the Record
Mediawan has acquired format rights in Europe and Latin America, while series prodco Anthology Productions is shopping the format rights in additional territories.
Disney+ names Canadian VP and GM
Experienced media executive and lawyer Jason Badal steps in to the role with hopes to ‘accelerate and expand’ the streamer’s work in Canada.
Discovery+ to launch in Canada this month
The Oct. 19 launch will see more than 60,000 episodes of content available to subscribers, with a major Canadian broadcaster on board as a marketing partner.
Deals: Guru Studio, Portfolio, 9 Story, Pass Through Productions
Canadian kids content flies ahead of MIPCOM, APTN’s first lumi original finds a home in the U.S., and more.
CBC reunites with Little Mosque creator for new comedy
Zarqa Nawaz returns to the pubcaster with new comedy Zarqa for CBC Gem.
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