TV

CTV’s The Spencer Sisters not returning for second season

The procedural was produced by eOne and Winnipeg-based Buffalo Gal Pictures.

Global acquires Hidden Assets from Incendo

The Irish/Canadian/Belgian crime series will air on the Corus-owned network this June.

Crave orders dramedy Le retour d’Anna Brodeur from Sphere

The new series from Richard Blaimert is set to debut on the streamer this fall.

Circle Blue, Inner City form Canada-South Africa venture

Canadian filmmaking brothers Amos and Alfons Adetuyi have joined forces with Known Associates Group to develop a slate of original films and television productions.

Super Channel launches two FAST channels

Super Channel Hearties and Super Channel Uncovered have been rolled out on LG Channels.

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Hot Sheet: Last Week Tonight With John Oliver demand surges

Hazbin Hotel returned to the top of the overall TV demand chart.

Paris Hilton’s banner developing series with 9 Story, HappyNest

Based on Hilton’s real-life pets, the animated series Paris & Pups will be distributed by 9 Story Media Group.

CMF’s Perspectives report examines changing screen sector

The second edition of the funder’s trend report looks at recent business model shifts and how the sector needs to evolve with technology.

WGC’s new president Bruce Smith on AI, member solidarity

In a Q&A with Playback, Smith discusses the Guild’s tentative deal with the CMPA and the impact of the strike authorization vote.

Bones of Crows leads TV nominees for 2024 Leo Awards

Laura Adkin’s film Re: Uniting leads the film nominees for the annual B.C. audiovisual sector awards.

Telus originals greenlights 15 doc titles for 2024/25 slate

The projects include eight feature documentaries, one limited series and six shorts.

Deals: Thunderbird, Candour, Boat Rocker, 63 Lights

Thunderbird adds more sales and partners for Mermicorno: Starfall, Canadian prodcos bring sales prospects to Cannes, and more.