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Deals: D Films, Incendo, Media Headquarters, 9 Story

Toronto’s D Films picks up the Canadian rights to Whitney (pictured), Incendo sells the first-run broadcast rights to its latest MOW abroad, plus more.

CBC renews Heartland for another ride

Produced by Calgary’s Seven24 Films and Dynamo Films, the family drama will return for a 12th season.

Hot Sheet: Digital Demand April 16 to 22, 2018

Lost in Space tops the list, followed by Stranger Things coming in at #2 and Trailer Park Boys at #3.

Nelvana picks up global rights to Chinese series Super BOOMi

The animation producer and distributor has also inked a first-look deal with the studio behind the 3D-animated show.

Bell Media, Motion Content say yes to Where To I Do? season two

The inaugural project produced through the companies’ original programming pact has been renewed ahead of its season one premiere on Gusto.

Pinewood T.O. president Blake Steels resigns

Steels joined the studio as director of client services in 2009 before being upped to president in 2011.

Behind OUTtv’s brand expansion plans

With a new output deal with Breaking Glass Pictures, and following its recent expansion to New Zealand, CEO Brad Danks eyes global growth.

Zone 3 format When a Designer Knocks sells to Denmark

The interior design series, which airs in Canada on Canal Vie, is being adapted for the local market by Nordisk Film TV.

Hot Sheet: Top 30 TV programs, April 9 to 15, 2018

The Rick Mercer Report‘s final broadcast breaks the top 10, followed by MasterChef Canada at #22 and Big Brother Canada at #21, #23 and #25.

Sinking Ship’s Endlings set for Hulu, CBC

The sci-fi adventure series has also been pre-sold to a number of international broadcasters, including CBBC in the U.K. and Universal Kids in the U.S.

Quebec English-language production hit new low in 2015/16: report

Theatrical production volatility and steady decreases in TV production have contributed to the declines, according to a new report from the Quebec English-language Production Council.

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Syfy cancels Ghost Wars after one season

Produced by Calgary’s Nomadic Pictures, the supernatural series was created by showrunner Simon Barry.