TV

Blue Ant, Big Media partner to coproduce, distribute Wild Science

The forthcoming natural history series marks the first copro deal between the two companies.

Netflix greenlights GPM-produced teen drama Crew Girl

Written and showrun by Vivian Lin, the series stars Bet‘s Miku Martineau as the coxswain of an all-boys rowing team.

Quebec audiovisual strategy proposes funding overhaul

A group led by Philippe Lamarre and Monique Simard set 20 recommendations to support the screen sector, including ballooned budgets for Télé-Québec and SODEC.

Op-ed: Why we created the Anti-Black Racism Framework

Black Screen Office co-founder and CEO Joan Jenkinson shares how the new Framework aims to fix Canada’s cultural mirror to be more inclusive for Black creators.

Hot Sheet

Hot Sheet: The Summer I Turned Pretty spikes in Canadian demand

Peacock’s Love Island USA moved up the chart following its season seven reunion in late August.

Hamilton Film Board seeks to amplify local industry

EXCLUSIVE: President Christopher Giroux discusses how the new organization wants to help grow Hamilton’s industry while keeping the city a viable place to work and live.

EAVE report outlines framework for inclusive, equitable productions

Co-author Tamara Dawit led a panel discussion on the recommendations during TIFF on Saturday.

CBC Gem acquires U.K. thriller series Reunion

The series from Adolescence producer Warp Films is making its North American debut at TIFF.

Deals: Crave, Bell Media, Télé-Québec

Crave picks up Darcy Waite’s feature debut Lucky Strikes, Bell Media pre-buys Peacock’s The Good Daughter, and more.

Netflix picks up Crave’s Mafia: Most Wanted for U.S., Italy

The true-crime docuseries premiered on Bell Media’s flagship streamer this March.

Increasing collaboration between Canada and the Nordics

Key figures from the Nordic region are heading to AIFF Partners to build relationships with Canadian producers and organizations to boost coproductions.

History Channel revs up Ice Road Truckers after eight-year hiatus

The 12th season of the popular unscripted series will premiere in October.