Streaming

Deals: Black Fawn, Gusto Worldwide Media, Cineflix Rights

Black Fawn Distribution picks up the retro horror film The Last Video Store, Gusto Español cooks up a Fubo deal and So Long, Marianne finds new buyers.

Gangnam Project dances on for season two at CBC Kids

The 10 x 30-minute series recently wrapped production in Hamilton, Ont. and Seoul.

Roku orders festive rom-com Jingle Bell Love from Incendo

The film, starring New Kids on the Block’s Joey McIntyre alongside Michelle Morgan, will premiere in Canada on CBC and CBC Gem in December.

Hot Sheet

Hot Sheet: Emily in Paris moves up in digital demand

The second part of the Netflix rom-com’s fourth season premiered on Sept. 12.

APTN renews Tales from the Rez for season two

Production will take place in Alberta on the Siksika Nation and nearby locations, with casting for season two about to get underway.

near or far

Sinking Ship adds CBC Gem’s Near or Far to distribution slate

Near or Far joins a raft of SSE originals launching at MIPJunior and MIPCOM later this month.

Crave sets French-language original with KOTV

The 10 x 30-minute series, now filming in Montreal, is written by and stars Pascale Renaud-Hébert, Anne-Élisabeth Bossé and Suzie Bouchard.

Bell Media extends Warner Bros. Discovery deal, settles dispute

The expanded deal includes a coproduction agreement to develop original Canadian content.

Hot Sheet

Hot Sheet: Saturday Night Live leads overall demand

The 50th season of the weekly sketch-comedy series premiered on Sept. 28.

Deals: Guru Studio, Sinking Ship, 9 Story

Guru Studio’s Big Blue is now streaming on Roku in the U.S., Sinking Ship preps products for new series, and more.

Fifth Season partnership with Roku expands to Canada

Corus Entertainment has acquired multiple Roku original titles from Fifth Season for its new lifestyle brands.

WildBrain picks up global distribution rights to Storybooth

The animated short YouTube channel has garnered more than 4.6 million subscribers.