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Streaming
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.
Hot Sheet: Digital Demand for Sept. 27 to Oct. 3, 2021
Squid Game gains ground to land at No. 2 on the digital originals list and No. 3 in overall demand behind Saturday Night Live and Ted Lasso.
Sinking Ship teams with U.S. VP for curious project
Get Curious with Vice President Harris launches tomorrow on YouTube Kids to tie into World Space Week.
WarnerMedia seeking animators for talent development initiative
WarnerMedia Access Canada has partnered with imagineNATIVE on the program to work with Indigenous artists in Canada.
How HBO Max boarded CBC’s buzzy comedy Sort Of
The series’ co-creators and executive producer discuss the making of the show and its global interest ahead of its premiere on CBC Gem.
Hot Sheet: Digital Demand for Sept. 20 to 26, 2021
Ted Lasso tops both the digital originals and overall demand list.
Apple TV+ greenlights Boat Rocker children’s series
Boat Rocker is producing Amber Brown, an adaptation of the bestselling book series, with Bonnie Hunt writing and showrunning on the project.
Hot Sheet: Digital demand for Sept. 13 to 19, 2021
Emmy winner Ted Lasso stays No. 1 on the digital original charts.
New streamer to launch in Canada
NENT’s Viaplay service is coming to Canada in 2023 as part of an ambitious international expansion to grow its footprint in 16 countries.
CBC Gem greenlights tween dramedy from Portfolio Entertainment
Premiering on CBC Gem in 2022, the live-actioner focuses on the growing cohort of kids who are learning at home.
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