TV

Deals: 9 Story, 7 Palms, APTN, Cinema Politica

9 Story sells and secures series ahead of MIPJunior, CBC and 7 Palms acquire Jessica Hinkson’s Sara and more.

Samora Smallwood directs first series with Coming Home

The romantic comedy series begins production in Grimsby, Ont. on Saturday.

W Network adds Mistletoe Murders to holiday lineup

The Christmas-themed mystery series is produced by Lionsgate Canada and Headspinner Productions, based on the Audible podcast.

In Brief: NSI expands Indigenous TikTok accelerator to 300

Plus: CAVCO proposes a new service standard, Athena Georgaklis lands a consulting gig on Woodchuckchucks, and more.

WIFT+ Toronto names 2024 Crystal Award winners

The 37th edition of the ceremony will take place on Nov. 21 at the Fairmont Royal York Hotel in Toronto.

Landslide Entertainment, Arcana Studio team up for Max Velocity

The short-form animated series is based on the Max Velocity graphic novel, created, illustrated and written by Graeme Partridge-David.

Treasure hunting series Red River Gold renewed for second season

The APTN-commissioned series follows a group of Métis treasure seekers as they search for lost British gold coins.

CMF launches Distributor Program pilot initiative

The program allows eligible Canadian distributors to trigger funding for a project without requiring a Canadian broadcaster.

Channel 5 commissions crime drama Puzzle Lady

The series is produced by Toronto’s December Films and the U.K.’s Factual Fiction, and boasts other Canadian connections.

near or far

Sinking Ship adds CBC Gem’s Near or Far to distribution slate

Near or Far joins a raft of SSE originals launching at MIPJunior and MIPCOM later this month.

Atomic Cartoons special The Day You Begin heads to PBS Kids

The 45-minute animated special is based on the bestselling picture book by acclaimed author Jacqueline Woodson.

Three Canadian shows join Blue Ant’s unscripted MIPCOM slate

The company has added more than 20 new titles to its slate, including Northwoods Survival and Shared Planet.