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Love Nature brings FAST channel to Spain

Love Nature’s free, ad-supported streaming channel is heading to Spain with 100 hours of content available through Samsung TV Plus.

CRTC dismisses Quebecor complaint against CBC/Radio-Canada

Quebecor has responded to the dismissal of their complaint, which alleges the pubcaster has given itself an advantage over private broadcasters by placing some of its French-language content behind a subscription fee.

Boat Rocker in development on Sag Harbor with HBO Max

The pilot will be penned by playwright Daniel “Koa” Beaty, with Laurence Fishburne attached as executive producer.

Hot Docs launches podcast development lab

Created in partnership with the Inspirit Foundation, the lab will help emerging BIPOC creators in Canada develop early stage non-fiction podcast concepts.

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Hot Sheet: Digital Demand for July 26 to Aug. 1, 2021

Loki and Ted Lasso continue to lead the digital originals list as Letterkenny climbs to the No. 7 spot.

Discovery+ to launch in Canada later this year

The announcement was made by CEO David Zaslav during the company’s Q2 investor call this week.

Should podcasts be eligible for CMF funding and tax credits?

Producers weigh in on whether podcasting should be funded in a similar way to Canadian TV, and share insights on building international audiences and expanding IP through audio.

Amazon orders first Canadian original comedy

The Lake, which goes into production in northern Ontario today, stars Orphan Black‘s Jordan Gavaris, Julia Stiles and Madison Shamoun.

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Hot Sheet: Digital Demand for July 19 to 25, 2021

Apple TV+ series Ted Lasso moves up the digital originals list to No. 2, just behind Disney+ hit Loki, while Letterkenny returns to claim the tenth spot.

LaRue’s True Dating Stories renewed, acquired in the U.S.

The CBC Gem original has been greenlit for a new season, which will be accompanied by a podcast adaptation.

Audible taps into demand for Canadian stories with originals strategy

Part four of Playback‘s Podcast Report offers a deep dive into Audible’s original Canadian content strategy and work to develop new emerging talent.

Proper Television’s first Netflix commission to debut in August

Motel Makeover will premiere in more than 190 countries next month and was shot on location in Sauble Beach, ON.