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CBC greenlights Peacock Alley doc

The Toronto prodco’s Big Feminine Energy will focus on trends in femininity around the world.

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Hot Sheet: Andor tops digital demand after season two premiere

HBO’s The Last of Us led Canadian demand for overall TV shows.

CBC renews five original dramas

The renewals include two more seasons for Wild Cards and season two of Saint-Pierre.

CBC, APTN withdraw from Snotty Nose Rez Kids series

The show was announced in May 2024 and was slated to premiere this year.

Netflix renews Geek Girl for a second season

Boat Rocker has acquired the rights to the show from Corus, including those for the first season, according to a release from Netflix.

North of North to return for a second season

The series broke into the top 10 on Netflix in 27 different countries following its April 10 debut on the streamer.

Blink49 acquires rights to novel from former Iceland First Lady

The mystery thriller is the first in a planned series from the Canadian-Icelandic author.

ABC News announces Blue Ant, Lisa Cortés true-crime docuseries

The three-parter is the first out of an April 2022 first-look deal between the Toronto studio and Cortés.

The Canadian Academy opens voting on audience choice final 10

Voting on the second round of the award, which will be presented at the Canadian Screen Awards, ends on May 5.

2025 WGC Award winners announced in Toronto

Screenwriters in 10 categories were recognized for their work in Canadian film and television.

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Hot Sheet: The Last of Us soars in Canadian demand

Netflix’s Black Mirror led Canadian demand on the digital originals chart in mid-April.

Deals: Paramount+, Farpoint, TVA

Paramount+ in Canada becomes the sponsor of Pacific Screenwriting Program’s Scripted Series Lab, Farpoint Films announces several international series sales, and more.