TV

OUTtv commissions third season of Sew Fierce

The third season, produced by Sonic Nursery Creative, is set to enter production in the fall, according to a release.

Hot Sheet

Hot Sheet: Severance demand rises as second season continues

The second season of the Apple TV+ series premiered on Jan. 17.

Playback opens submissions for 2025 Indie List

The annual list measures production and development spend from Canadian independent prodcos. Complete the survey today.

Prime Time ’25 dispatches: AI, formats and election woes

Panelists discussed everything from the future of AI to how Canada’s regulatory framework stacks up globally.

Deals: WildBrain, Cutting Class Media, GRB Media Ranch

WildBrain secures global distribution for Goddard/Brown’s Songs from the Bright Side, Cutting Class Media debuts distribution slate, and more.

OYA Black Arts Coalition report urges Black creative support

Several themes developed from interviews with emerging Black filmmakers, like the need for mentorship.

Colette Watson addresses Rogers’ broadcast shakeup

Prime Time ’25: The Rogers Sports & Media exec discussed the pause in plans to commission new content for its lifestyle channels amid distribution challenges.

DGC report predicts severe PNI funding decline

The report forecasts a 23% decline in English-language PNI expenditures under current CRTC regulations.

Op-ed: Strategies for distribution and discoverability in 2025

Blue Ant Studios co-president Mark Bishop explores how evolving distribution needs and publicity strategies can drive success.

Duo Productions, Poutine Studios form content partnership

The companies plan to leverage their respective expertise to create original English and French-language content.

Allegiance leads 29th WGC Screenwriting Award nominees

The winners will be announced at a ceremony at Toronto’s Koerner Hall on April 28.

Blue Ant Media greenlights five originals, renews four

The greenlights include three new titles for T+E and HauntTV, plus two for Cottage Life, Love Pets and Declassified.