TV

Deals: Cineflix Rights, Bell Media, AMP, Vortex Media, Indiecan

Cineflix Rights closes international deals for several shows, Bell Media acquires The Librarians spinoff, Adam Stern’s Levels secures international sales and more.

Banijay acquires format rights to Pixcom’s Atypical Critics

The 10 x 30-minute series features autistic food critics assessing renowned chefs and their three-course meals.

CRTC orders mandatory distribution for Uvagut TV

The Commission denied mandatory distribution for Inuit TV, which prompted a dissenting opinion from commissioner Claire Anderson.

CBC orders U.S. election special for This Hour Has 22 Minutes

The special airs on Nov. 4, one day before Americans head to the polls.

Trio of projects lead winners for 50th Rosie Awards

Magic Hours, Secret History: Women Warriors and Hey, Viktor! won three awards apiece at the Calgary awards ceremony.

Distributor All-In Media Group makes its debut at MIPCOM

AIMG was formed by seven independent Canadian production companies in a bid to share resources.

Cutting Class, Lakeside producing adult animated comedy series

Not Safe For Work, currently in production, is created by Sam Chou and Ellery VanDooyeweert.

CTV serves up new season of MasterChef Canada

The culinary competition series will return from a four-year hiatus with a new production team.

Crave greenlights crime drama Underbelly

The Shaftesbury-produced Crave original stars Stephen Amell and Hamza Haq.

Blue Ant Media expands partnership with Pluto TV

The deal represents the first Blue Ant Media FAST channel launch on Pluto TV in the U.S.

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TVO renews Old Enough! for season two

The series is an adaptation of the Japanese format where young children experience independence through running errands.

World of Wonder acquires I Hate People, People Hate Me

The Canadian short-form series is the first scripted acquisition for streaming service WOW Presents Plus.