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Audible unveils new Canadian originals
The latest slate of original podcasts and audiobooks, announced as the company brings its Plus Catalogue to Canada, builds on its roster of recognizable domestic talent.
Hot Sheet: Digital Demand for Aug. 2 to 8, 2021
Loki narrowly maintains its lead in the digital originals list, but loses ground in overall demand, while Letterkenny and Toronto-shot series The Handmaid’s Tale and The Expanse remain.
Wattpad WEBTOON Studios expand Vidio partnership with new slate of originals
The global entertainment and publishing arm for WEBTOON and Wattpad has teamed with Indonesia’s Vidio and Screenplay Films on five new series and a second installment of Turn On.
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.
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.
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.
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