9 Story sells and secures series ahead of MIPJunior, CBC and 7 Palms acquire Jessica Hinkson’s Sara and more.
The romantic comedy series begins production in Grimsby, Ont. on Saturday.
The Christmas-themed mystery series is produced by Lionsgate Canada and Headspinner Productions, based on the Audible podcast.
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The 37th edition of the ceremony will take place on Nov. 21 at the Fairmont Royal York Hotel in Toronto.
The short-form animated series is based on the Max Velocity graphic novel, created, illustrated and written by Graeme Partridge-David.
The APTN-commissioned series follows a group of Métis treasure seekers as they search for lost British gold coins.
The program allows eligible Canadian distributors to trigger funding for a project without requiring a Canadian broadcaster.
The series is produced by Toronto’s December Films and the U.K.’s Factual Fiction, and boasts other Canadian connections.
Near or Far joins a raft of SSE originals launching at MIPJunior and MIPCOM later this month.
The 45-minute animated special is based on the bestselling picture book by acclaimed author Jacqueline Woodson.
The company has added more than 20 new titles to its slate, including Northwoods Survival and Shared Planet.