TV

DHX’s Fangbone! bites into more markets

DHX Media has licensed the animated series to eight new linear broadcasters, as well as Netflix.

TSC names Magee Diverse Screenwriter winners

The conference has also named the participants of this year’s WGC Writing Room Intensive with Ins Choi and Kevin White.

On the Slate: Zapruder Films

The production company behind Operation Avalanche and nirvanna the band the show is looking to expand its slate with projects by up-and-coming talent.

Odd Squad inspires line of games and puzzles

Outset Media will launch branded games based on the Sinking Ship Entertainment-Fred Rogers series next spring.

Canadian Cinema Editors reveal 2017 award nominees

Kim’s Convenience‘s Kye Meechan, Cardinal‘s Teresa De Luca and PAW Patrol‘s Tom Berger are among those vying for top honours at the annual ceremony.

Hot Sheet

Hot Sheet: Top 30 TV programs, March 27 to April 2, 2017

The Juno Awards is at #16, with Masterchef Canada, Big Brother Canada and Anne all in the top 30.

Hulu picks up Pure

The CBC drama, produced by Two East Productions and Cineflix Media, will air in the U.S. exclusively on the SVOD.

CBC issues apology after Story of Us backlash

Series producer Bristow Global Media has also issued a statement following complaints that the series has misrepresented certain groups.

Space preps Killjoys, Dark Matter returns

The Bell Media specialty has set June premiere dates for the series, which also air on U.S. net Syfy.

In Brief: Hot Docs Ted Rogers Fund recipients named

Ann Shin’s My Enemy My Brother and Van Royko’s Pipe Dreams are among the features selected, plus more news.

YMA to honour DeNure, Horodyski

The DHX Media president and COO and Ben’s At Home director will receive special awards at a gala in May.

Ontario has record film, TV production year

Productions in the province have contributed more than $1 billion to the economy for the sixth consecutive year.