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Hot Sheet: Squid Game nears record Canadian demand

Demand for the Korean-language thriller reached 163.7 times the average TV series at the beginning of the new year in Canada, according to Parrot Analytics.

Broadcasters unveil top-rated Canadian shows in 2024

Insight Productions’ The Amazing Race Canada on CTV once again took the top spot with its tenth season.

Corus sees 11% television revenue decline in Q1 2025

The company said it expects year-over-year advertising revenue declines to continue into Q2 2025.

Deals: Super Channel, Amuz Distribution, Spin Master

Super Channel acquires Australian drama Fake, Amuz Distribution inks licensing deals in Europe, and more.

CRTC launches consultations on market dynamics in broadcasting

The Commission also addressed what a potential spring election would mean for the overall consultation process.

Screen sector waits for funds to flow under Bill C-11

Year in review: Legal action and allocation concerns around the CRTC’s base contributions decision leave questions around how the funds will support the system.

Bell, Corus Entertainment expand multi-year agreement

The agreement now allows Home Network and Flavour Network to be distributed on Bell Fibe and satellite television.

PAW Patrol most in-demand Canadian series globally in 2024

Other Canadian series with high global demand include Vikings, Letterkenny and Mayday, according to Parrot Analytics.

Sinking Ship sells Media Stamped to Spanish-language HITN

The series is hosted by Nicole Stamp and aims to help preteens develop media literacy skills.

WGC, CMPA talk sector stability after historic strike vote in 2024

Year in review: Negotiations between Canadian producers and writers reached a tipping point last year, but the standoff laid the foundation for an AI roadmap.

APTN expands Hockey Night in Canada coverage

This season will see games broadcast in Inuktitut for the first time.

Blue Ant launches FAST channel on Vizio WatchFree+

The Declassified FAST channel is dedicated to series about conspiracies, engineering, ancient civilizations and espionage.