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Chicken Soup for the Soul acquires Sonar’s film, TV library
Sonar Entertainment’s library includes CBC Gem series Utopia Falls and the Tricon Films and Television library, held by its subsidiary Sonar Canada.
Stephen Dunn tapped to helm Peacock’s Queer as Folk reboot
The St. John’s, N.L. native is attached to write, direct and executive produce the new iteration of the hit U.K. series.
Giving life and authenticity to the Parker Andersons
Showrunner Anthony Q. Farrell and marblemedia discuss interconnected family sitcoms, The Parker Andersons and Amelia Parker, and the costly changes needed to improve representation on the BYUtv-commissioned series.
Corus Entertainment revenue inches back up to pre-pandemic levels
Continued ad-revenue recovery propelled Corus to $358.9 million in Q2, while its streaming products StackTV and Nick+ climbed to half a million paid subscribers.
Corus Studios signs largest U.S. distribution deal to date
Streamer Hulu has acquired over 200 episodes, picking up shows such as Junior Chef Showdown, Hot Market and more.
Toon-A-Vision picks up 400 episodes of Spin Master content
The Atlantic Digital Networks-owned specialty network acquired various episodes from eight Spin Master hits, including PAW Patrol and Hatchimals.
Hot Sheet: Top 30 TV programs, March 22 to 28, 2021
MasterChef Canada comes in at #17, while Big Brother Canada makes the list at #21, #22 and #27.
Sim Post acquired by Streamland Media
Updated: The acquisition comes during a period of change for Sim, which recently saw its lighting and grip and studios divisions acquired by MBS.
Deals: Schitt’s Creek, Boat Rocker, Gusto
Licensing and merchandising agency Merchantwise Licensing will represent Schitt’s Creek in Australia and New Zealand, plus more.
Molly of Denali renewed for season two by PBS
PBS is the sole commissioner for the GBH Boston and Atomic Cartoons animated series, which will not be moving forward at CBC Kids.
BANFF ’21: Channing Dungey, Greg Berlanti, Kaley Cuoco board festival lineup
The trio are on board for an exclusive “In Conversation With” session about their thriller The Flight Attendant and other shared productions.
Spacetoon snags two eOne shows
The broadcaster has picked up Transformers and Power Rangers content for MENA.
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