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Canadian factual series among raft of Beyond Rights sales
Blue Ant Media has acquired hundreds of hours for FAST and linear channels as part of the deals, which saw 650 hours of content sold by the U.K. distributor.
CSAs ’22: Sort Of, Wynonna Earp, Pretty Hard Cases lead TV nominations
Sienna Films’ Sort Of earned the most nominations with 13, followed by Wynonna Earp and Pretty Hard Cases with 11.
Hulu picks up Crave’s upcoming Letterkenny spinoff Shoresy
The New Metric Media-produced hockey comedy is set to launch its debut season this spring.
Hot Sheet: Digital Demand for Jan. 31 to Feb. 6, 2022
The Book of Boba Fett tops both the overall and the digital demand list.
Shudder renews Slasher, Eric McCormack to star in fifth season
The Shaftesbury-produced horror anthology will go into production in Toronto in the spring.
Apple TV+ orders comedy series executive produced by Boat Rocker
Mrs. American Pie stars Kristen Wiig in a story based on a novel by Juliet McDaniel.
Blue Ant Media launches TotalCrime FAST channel
The catalogue of true crime factual series and documentaries is available on The Roku Channel in the U.S.
Hot Sheet: Digital Demand for Jan. 24 to 30, 2022
The Book of Boba Fett remains at the top of the digital originals list while Letterkenny holds onto its spot in the top 10.
Netflix Canada content team on working with homegrown producers and talent
Tara Woodbury and Danielle Woodrow have started meet-and-greets to find their first Canadian adult scripted series.
Prime Video announces The Kids in the Hall docuseries
The Blue Ant-produced project is in addition to Prime Video’s upcoming The Kids in the Hall sketch show revival.
Supporters and critics weigh in on Online Streaming Act
Industry organizations have applauded the renewed effort to modernize the Broadcasting Act, while critics question if the updated bill closes any loopholes on regulating user-generated content on social media.
Blue Ant Media greenlights two originals and four renewals
The Toronto-based producer, distributor and channel operator has announced its Canadian originals lineup for specialty TV platforms Cottage Life, T+E and Love Nature.
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