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NFB inks deals with China’s CCTV, Bilibili
More than 70 NFB titles were acquired, including Stories We Tell and Hadwin’s Judgement.
Hot Sheet: Top 30 TV programs, March 26 to April 1, 2018
Big Brother Canada is the only Canadian series to crack the Top 30, coming in at #18, #25 and #27.
Canadian editors left out of foreign production boom: report
According to a survey by the Canadian Cinema Editors association, more needs to be done to advance the careers of Canadians at home and in the U.S.
9/11 docudrama in the works at Bell Media’s Discovery
Cleared for Chaos: 9/11 is produced by Bristow Global Media, with U.K.-based TCB Media Rights handling international sales.
Universal Kids, Family Channel commission Greenfields
The live-action comedy is produced by Six Eleven Media in association with DHX Television.
MIPTV Deals: Connect3, Kew Media, Corus Studios, Blue Ant
Cineflix Media subsidiary Connect3 has struck two format deals out of the festival, Kew Media sells BGM’s Haunted Hospitals, plus more.
Aircraft to produce Holly Hobbie TV show for Hulu
The live-action scripted series is based on the classic American Greetings character and property.
CBC’s Little Dog returns to the ring
The second season of Cameron Pictures and Elemental Pictures’ dark comedy is slated to join the pubcaster’s Winter 2019 lineup.
BANFF festival launches Diversity of Voices Initiative
The program aims to provide mentorship and market-access opportunities for 100 Indigenous, Francophone and female industry professionals.
eOne buys majority stake in U.K. prodco Whizz Kid
The Toronto company acquired a 70% stake in the unscripted production outfit and has the option to purchase the remaining 30% after a five-year period.
Wattpad Studios eyes growth in Asia
After securing a $61 million investment from partners including China’s Tencent, the Toronto company’s Studios banner has appointed Dexter Ong to head up its new office.
How to Buy a Baby wins best comedy at the Indie Series Awards
Filth City and Out With Dad also nabbed prizes at the event, which celebrates independent web series from around the world.
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