TV

Eagle Vision, Spike & Sadie option Indigenous Ingenuity for TV

The prodcos are currently in development on a 10 x 30-minute factual series based on the children’s book.

Heritage Minister discusses ISO, CBC/Radio-Canada at Prime Time

Minister Pascale St-Onge said there won’t be a “big, broad consultation” amid the 18-month timeline to review and update the public broadcaster’s mandate.

In Brief: Eight new shows among Gusto TV’s winter 23/24 slate

Plus: OBAC founders win Anthem Award for Black Community Mixtapes, Rogers extends funding for BSO’s storytelling fund, and more.

Global renews Family Law for fourth season

The legal drama is produced by Calgary’s SEVEN24 Films and Vancouver’s Lark Productions.

Great Pacific Media, WBC ring the bell on boxing doc Prizefighter

The series is being directed by Tony Vainuku, with preliminary filming underway in Las Vegas.

9 Story partners with Baobab on first Roblox to TV series

9 Story is co-developing and coproducing an adaptation of Baobab Studios’ Momoguro games, as well as providing distribution, financing and merchandising support.

Deals: Gravitas Ventures, Amuz Distribution, Syndicado

Gravitas Ventures picks up North American rights to music censorship doc Cover Your Ears, Amuz renews its distribution deal with Casablanca Productions, and more.

Blue Ant Media expands Canadian originals slate

The slate includes the spinoff Wild Rose Vets, a joint venture between Blue Ant and APTN.

DGC says ‘gaps persist’ for BIPOC members in 2023 census

The DGC’s second annual census detailed representation and income findings within the guild.

New Metric Media partners with Encore on rom-com

The Toronto and Montreal prodcos are in development on the mixed French- and English-language concept.

Knowledge Network orders three B.C. documentaries

The projects under the B.C. public broadcaster include The Salmon’s Call from producer-director Joy Haskell.

Hot Sheet

Hot Sheet: Hazbin Hotel rises in demand in Canada

Prime Video’s Reacher continued its streak at the top of the digital and overall TV charts.