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Bell targets cord-cutters with app launch

Fibe Alt TV is available to Bell Fibe internet customers and offers up to 500 live television channels on a variety of screens.

Rodeo FX acquires Alchemy 24

Both the Montreal-based visual effects houses will continue to operate independently of one another.

USA Network greenlights Damnation

Coproduced by Calgary’s Seven24 Films, the series is set to shoot in Alberta later this year.

Mark Slone named CAFDE president

eOne’s EVP of theatrical distribution and marketing takes the reins at the film distributors’ association.

History preps The World Without Canada

What would life be like without this True North country? The Dan Aykroyd-narrated doc from Cream Productions explores that big question.

Nelvana signs raft of cross-platform deals

Amazon UK and Cinedigm are among the new VOD, linear-TV and in-flight entertainment partners for shows like Backyardigans.

Hot Sheet

Hot Sheet: Top 30 TV programs, April 24 to 30, 2017

MasterChef Canada is at #12, with Big Brother Canada at #25.

Judith Beauchemin named CMJ president

Founder of the Montreal factual prodco, John Kuyk, will step into a strategic advisor role.

DHX to buy Peanuts, Strawberry Shortcake

The Halifax media co is set to acquire the entertainment division of Iconix Brand Group in a US$345 million agreement.

eOne inks streaming deal with Hulu

Three Canadian series are headed to the SVOD, including recent hit Cardinal.

Canadians head to Rockie Awards with 40 noms

Wynonna Earp, Travelers and Baroness von Sketch will vie for some hardware at the Banff World Media Festival competition.

Space sets Orphan Black premiere

The final season of the award-winning sci-fi series will make the switch to Saturdays from Thursdays.