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Farpoint Films, Super Channel extend content deal

Farpoint will produce an additional 150 hours of unscripted and scripted content for the network over the next year.

Writers Guild of Canada prepares for strike vote in CMPA talks

The WGC and the producers association have been in talks to renew their Independent Production Agreement since last October.

First World War pilot Ghosts Have Warm Hands films in Toronto

Production on the pilot is taking place at the Immersion Room virtual production studio.

105ive Films, Goggle Boy Films option Haunted Canada books

EXCLUSIVE: The prodcos are developing a teen-focused horror series based on the Scholastic Canada anthology.

Canadian producers on copro synergy with New Zealand

Attendees of a recent trade mission to New Zealand discuss why teaming up is key in the current content market and what local buyers are looking for.

KOTV format Zenith sells to Spain, the U.K., Australia

An adaptation of the musical competition series will go into production in Spain next fall.

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Hot Sheet: Prime Video series sweep digital originals top three

Hazbin Hotel leads the digital chart for the 10th consecutive week.

FilmRise acquires AVOD, FAST rights to Corner Gas

The deal includes all six seasons and Corner Gas: The Movie.

Federal government invests $2.4 billion in artificial intelligence

The investment follows calls from screen sector unions and guilds for stronger protections for human creators and actors from generative AI.

Slasher, Pinecone & Pony among 2024 ACTRA Toronto nominees

The 22nd ACTRA Awards in Toronto will take place on April 22 at Palais Royale.

Deals: Cineflix Rights, Sinking Ship, SiriusXM Canada

Cineflix Rights adds a trio of docs to its MIPTV slate, Sinking Ship Entertainment scores licensing deals for Odd Squad, and more.

Boat Rocker orders two unscripted series from Shark Teeth

The media company has also renewed Shark Teeth’s Secrets in the Ice for a fourth season.