TV

Boat Rocker inks Weather Channel distribution deal

Boat Rocker has acquired the rights outside of the U.S. for 18 series totaling more than 400 hours.

Catherine Tait on industry ‘in crisis,’ her CBC/Radio-Canada legacy

The outgoing CBC/Radio-Canada president and CEO reflects on her time at the head of the pubcaster and the state of the screen sector.

No additional funds for screen sector in fall fiscal update

Film and TV stakeholders had urged the government to commit to permanent budget increases for Telefilm and the Canada Media Fund in the Fall Economic Statement.

Dealmaker of the Year 2024: 9 Story’s Vince Commisso

The 9 Story president and CEO discusses the synergies created through Scholastic’s $250 million investment.

Bell Media reveals initial lineup for rebranded channels

Great Pacific Media’s Rocky Mountain Wreckers will debut on USA Network while Cream Productions’ The Texas Cheerleader Murder Plot heads to Oxygen True Crime.

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Hot Sheet: Arcane rises in demand through finale

The last three episodes of the series’ second season, based on Riot Games’ League of Legends, released on Nov. 23.

Scripted Series of the Year 2024: Geek Girl

The Canada and U.K. coproduction stepped into the global limelight in spring, attracting millions of views in its first four weeks.

B.C. government to up film, TV tax credits

Changes to the domestic and service production tax credits will be included in the 2025 budget legislation.

Showrunner of the Year 2024: Tassie Cameron

The producers behind Law & Order Toronto: Criminal Intent discuss bringing the beloved franchise to Canada.

Deals: The CW, Fifth Season, Cineflix Rights, Off the Fence

The CW picks up Sullivan’s Crossing season three, Hulu acquires the final season of Run the Burbs, and more.

Several Canadian series pick up Children’s & Family Emmy nods

Malory Towers, Hilda and Jane are among a number of titles to earn multiple nominations.

Frantic Films jumps into FAST market with My Money

Frantic Films president Stephanie Fast discusses the strategy behind launching the finance-focused FAST channel.