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Roku acquires Quibi titles, global content distribution rights
Roku has acquired exclusive global distribution rights to around 75 shows and docs, and will make the content available for free on an ad-supported basis in 2021.
Hot Sheet: Digital Demand for Dec. 29, 2020 to Jan. 4, 2021
The Mandalorian leads, while Star Trek: Discovery, The Expanse and Letterkenny all make the Digital Originals list.
Crave renews Canada’s Drag Race for season two
Casting is underway for the second season of the Canadian drag sensation, with production expected to begin in the coming months.
Hot Sheet: Digital Demand for Dec. 15 to 21, 2020
The Mandalorian claims the top spot, while The Expanse and Animaniacs land at #2 and #3 on the Digital Originals list.
CBC sets winter 2021 lineup
New titles on the schedule include Humour Resources, Pretty Hard Cases, Anyone’s Game and Arctic Vets.
Hot Sheet: Digital Demand for Dec. 8 to 14, 2020
The Mandalorian leads, followed by The Crown at #2 and Animaniacs at #3 on the Digital Original list.
Blue Ant Media launches HauntTV on The Roku Channel
The media company views its debut in the FAST market as a unique offering in Canada.
Unscripted Series of the Year 2020: Canada’s Drag Race
Viral moments and a spotlight on Canada’s unique drag culture made Canada’s Drag Race an unquestionable hit for Crave and producer Blue Ant Studios.
Warner Bros. Unscripted Television options CBC Gem original Farm Crime
News of the format deal comes as production wraps on its pandemic-disrupted sophomore season.
Disney+ to more than double content offering in Canada with new ‘Star’ tier
Going live in February, the Star brand will include thousands of hours of movies and television from Disney Television Studios, FX, 20th Century Studios, 20th Television, Touchstone.
Hot Sheet: Digital Demand for Dec. 1 to 7, 2020
The Mandalorian continues its hold on the #1 spot on the Digital Original chart, while The Crown and Animaniacs land at #2 and #3, respectively.
Seismic shifts in U.S. market send tremors through Canada as DTC shift gathers pace
Cineplex shares took a hit as Warner Bros. announced it will release its entire 2021 slate on HBO Max day-and-date with theatres, however the move will not apply in the Canadian market.
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