TV

Pluto and Fremantle launch 25 FAST channels globally

The channels will roll-out across thirteen countries including Germany, Switzerland, and the U.S.

Canal Vie adds Telle Mère, Telle Fille to its lineup

The Quebec series is based on the original format Like Mother, Like Daughter?, and is slated for 2025.

Op-ed: Canadian broadcasters for sustainability progress report

One year after the launch of Canadian Broadcasters for Sustainability, Lisa Clarkson, CB4S chair and CBC exec, sets out goals and an action plan.

Incendo teams up with Meet Cute on development slate

The initial projects stem from five celebrity-driven podcasts.

Hot Sheet

Hot Sheet: Bridgerton jumps in demand in Canada

Ted Lasso made a comeback to the demand charts, coming in at No. 3 on the digital list.

Deals: Peacock, Nelvana, Guru Studio

Peacock acquires Jen Markowitz’s doc Summer Qamp, Nelvana’s Millie Magnificent lands more presales, and more.

Cutting Class Media

Joshua Bowen, Carly Sacks launch Cutting Class Media

EXCLUSIVE: The former Blue Ant execs will work with Bracken Burns at the new production and distribution outfit.

BANFF ’24 dispatches: Unscripted buyers, The CW, Sean Cohan

Panellists took on a host of challenging subjects, from coproductions to how Canadian content is seen around the world.

Production

Pink Paper finds ‘significant gap’ in 2SLGBTQIA+ representation

More than half of media industry professionals surveyed for the study said Canadian-funded content does not sufficiently support the inclusion of 2SLGBTQIA+ stories and professionals.

BYUtv renews Sphere’s Saving Me for two seasons

The third and fourth seasons are expected to be delivered in 2026.

Alberta expands film, TV tax credit program genre eligibility

The government has also introduced a rural incentive for foreign-owned productions and application flexibility.

Corus’s Troy Reeb addresses specialty shakeup at BANFF

BANFF ’24: Canadian broadcasters and producers discussed the challenges and opportunities in the sector across two panels.