TV

KO Distribution acquires seven titles for sales slate

The acquisitions include five series, one feature film and a documentary.

Amuz Distribution picks up several series ahead of MIPCOM

The Quebec City-based company is bringing a JFL-backed sales slate to the October market.

Playback’s 10 to Watch 2024: Gillian McKercher

McKercher’s latest, Lucky Star, recently closed out the Calgary International Film Festival.

Project 10, by coastal sign first-look deal

The first coproduction out of the deal is the Madison Tevlin-led podcast 21 Questions, slated for release later this year.

Hot Sheet

Hot Sheet: Demand stays strong for Rings of Power

A pair of IP-based animated series from Netflix also made the digital demand chart in early September.

APTN pacts with CBC, NCTR for Remembering the Children

The broadcasters have partnered with the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation to collaborate on the annual 90-minute special.

Five Canadian titles up for Diversify TV awards at MIPCOM

The nominees include Beyond Black Beauty, The Squeaky Wheel: Canada and Y a une étoile.

Deals: Motion 58, CBC, Spin Master, Cineflix Rights

Angela’s Shadow secures distribution ahead of its VIFF premiere, CBC acquires The Swap, and more.

So Long, Marianne’s love story moves global buyers

Execs from C3 Media and Cineflix Rights discuss the copro model behind the Leonard Cohen series and the reduced reliance on U.S. distribution.

Playback’s 10 to Watch 2024: Vance Banzo

The Edmonton-born comedian, known for his work on TallBoyz, is embarking on a new endeavour with the CBC series Snotty Nose Rez Kids.

BSO names 15 recipients for development fund with Rogers

The 2024 cohort includes four documentary projects and 11 scripted series.

Trio of TVO series lead Blue Ant’s kids and family MIPCOM slate

Among the new titles is unscripted series Old Enough!, based on the Japanese format of the same name from Nippon TV.