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Sinking Ship teams with the Wiggles for animated series

The series is in early development and will centre on the Wiggles’ extensive music catalogue.

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Hot Sheet: The Penguin scores high debut on demand chart

The Max series based on the eponymous DC Comics character premiered on Crave in Canada on Sept. 19.

Canadian series seek global spotlight at MIPCOM

Execs from Fifth Season, PVP Distribution, Boat Rocker and Zone3 discuss their priorities at next week’s TV market in Cannes.

Deals: Black Fawn, Gusto Worldwide Media, Cineflix Rights

Black Fawn Distribution picks up the retro horror film The Last Video Store, Gusto Español cooks up a Fubo deal and So Long, Marianne finds new buyers.

Sphere Media heads to MIPCOM with two Kids and Family titles

The “YYA” scripted series Dreamers and preschool animation Mort and Millie are currently in development.

Re: Uniting leads 2024 UBCP/ACTRA Award noms

The awards will be handed out on Nov. 23 at the Commodore Ballroom in Vancouver.

Gangnam Project dances on for season two at CBC Kids

The 10 x 30-minute series recently wrapped production in Hamilton, Ont. and Seoul.

Bell Media rebrands Discovery to USA Network

The broadcaster has inked a deal with NBCUniversal Global TV Distribution for USA Network and Oxygen True Crime as part of its Discovery rebrand.

Sinking Ship, Cheeky Little Media to co-produce Flower & Flour

A handful of broadcasters have already come on board the CG-animated series, including ABC Australia and TVOKids.

Playback’s 10 to Watch 2024: Kalaisan Kalaichelvan

The 29-year-old composer has made his mark with scores for films like Shook and This Place and is now working on his first series with Netflix’s Bet.

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Hot Sheet: Emily in Paris moves up in digital demand

The second part of the Netflix rom-com’s fourth season premiered on Sept. 12.

APTN renews Tales from the Rez for season two

Production will take place in Alberta on the Siksika Nation and nearby locations, with casting for season two about to get underway.