TV

Deals: WildBrain, Slice, Amuz Distribution, Yes TV

WildBrain and Mattel secure global deals for Fireman Sam and Polly Pocket, Slice adds 173 hours of programming, and more.

Bones of Crows, Transplant pick up TV noms for 2024 DGC Awards

The annual Directors Guild of Canada Awards will be presented on Oct. 28.

10 to Watch: Meet the class of 2024

This year’s cohort includes writers, directors, producers, executives and an up-and-coming composer.

In Brief: Robert Lantos brings Rise of the Raven to MIPCOM

Plus: Universal Language will screen at Busan, the Sustainable Production Forum offers a new certification, and more.

Super Channel launches history, science-themed channel Quest

The new channel will feature docuseries and documentaries focused on real life mysteries and science.

Hot Sheet

Hot Sheet: The Umbrella Academy breaks into digital top three

The fourth and final season of Netflix’s The Umbrella Academy saw the series land at No. 3 on the digital originals chart.

Serial Maven Studios launches distribution division

The company’s debut slate features 12 programs across the nature, lifestyle and documentary genres.

Acimow Media options On Savage Shores for docuseries

Filmmaker and producer Barbara Todd Hager is currently developing a three-part series based on a book by historian Caroline Dodds Pennock.

Bell Media focuses legal efforts on WBD

The company said it’s no longer seeking damages from Rogers following revelations about Warner Bros. Discovery in the proceedings.

Warner Bros. Discovery Access names 2024 writer participants

Now in its fourth year, the program supports writers from underrepresented communities to develop episodic TV concepts.

Rogers to launch six channels from WBD, NBCUniversal deals

The company will release the newly acquired raft of content via linear channels and its streamer Citytv+.

Sinking Ship Entertainment inks global deals for kids series

The latest deals include the sale of the U.K. version of Odd Squad to broadcasters in Australia and Norway.