TV
Degrassi co-creator Kit Hood dies
The writer, producer and director who helped create one of Canada’s most enduring TV franchises passed at his home in Nova Scotia on Jan. 20.
Netflix takes int’l rights for Yap Films’ Unabomber docuseries
The four-hour docuseries, commissioned by Reelz, arrives two years after the story of Ted Kaczynski was adapted as a scripted series by Discovery.
Crave unveils more stand-up specials
Produced in partnership with Just For Laughs Television, the new one-hour originals feature comedians like Aisha Brown, Graham Kay and more.
Deals: D360, Gusto, Attraction, Sinking Ship
Gusto Worldwide Media unveils two new deals, while Attraction Distribution signs new agreements for Jenny, plus more.
In brief: Production moves at LaRue Entertainment, Carousel Pictures
LaRue has hired Ariella Naymark (pictured) and promoted Tyler Metcalf, while Katelyn Cursio has been upped at Carousel, and more.
Bell Media sets Transplant to premiere in February
The medical drama will premiere on CTV and French-language network VRAK on Wednesday, Feb. 26, with the first episode available to preview on CTV.ca as early as Feb. 9.
Kew Media sells ‘Dance Moms’ prodco Collins Avenue
Under the deal, California-based The Content Group has acquired all of Collins Avenue’s physical assets, IP and key staff.
marblemedia looks to true crime, warfare with in-development titles
The prodco is looking to branch into a number of new sub-genres as it expands its factual slate.
Blue Ant’s Beach House bulks up exec team with four hires
With the new recruits, managing director Jocelyn Little says the Singapore-based prodco is poised to “aggressively grow” its business in the U.S. and China.
Unpacking the media habits of Quebec’s biggest city
Montreal tends to be more ethnically and linguistically diverse than the rest of the province – how does that affect media consumption?
Netflix takes Restaurants on the Edge worldwide
The factual series, produced by marblemedia and OutEast Entertainment, launches on Netflix internationally on Feb. 28.
Hot Sheet: Top 30 TV programs, Jan. 6 to 12, 2020
Global’s Nurses series premiere pulled in more than 1.2M in ratings to hit #17, followed by The Curse of Oak Island at #20 and Murdoch Mysteries at #25.
Photo Gallery: 2020 TFCA Gala - Lina Rodriguez, beneficiary of the Technicolor Clyde Gilmour Award with winner Michele Maheux and Technicolour\'s Grace Carnale-Davis.
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