✖
TV
Director Anya Adams boards CBC, APTN, Netflix Arctic comedy
Anna Lambe has also been unveiled as the series lead, with filming set to begin in spring 2024.
CAB warns of more broadcaster cutbacks without relief
The Path Forward: Telus proposed Canadian virtual BDUs be exempt from contribution requirements, while Anthem Sports & Entertainment called for an Independent Broadcasters Fund.
Hot Sheet: Netflix’s Squid Game: The Challenge rises in demand
Netflix’s anime series Scott Pilgrim Takes Off entered the digital chart at No. 5.
WGC says broadcasting system is at ‘make-or-break moment’
The Path Forward: Telefilm Canada and TVO also discussed the need for contributions to directly support Canadian feature films at the CRTC hearings.
WildBrain commissions Degrassi docuseries
The three-part series will be produced in partnership with Peacock Alley Entertainment, and explore the 40-year history of the Canadian TV franchise.
CBC execs say Canadian players will lose out under current system
The Path Forward: the pubcaster also addressed the “ripple effect” its $40 million programming budget cut will have on the indie sector at the CRTC hearings.
Quebecor Fund, CMF allocate $2.5M for production, exports
The financing is provided through the Quebecor Fund’s Television Production Assistance and Export Assistance programs.
Crave inks content deal with New Metric Media, Jared Keeso
The multi-year deal will see Crave order 49 episodes from New Metric and Keeso, with Letterkenny spinoffs and a new comedy series currently in development.
CIPFs, streamers discuss contributions at CRTC hearings
The Path Forward: Apple and the Rogers Group of Funds presented their takes on the need for, and distribution of, contributions, while ACTRA sounded off on discoverability.
CBC/Radio-Canada to cut 600 jobs, reduce content spend
UPDATED: The cuts include a $40 million reduction in commissions and acquisitions, which the pubcaster said will reduce the number of new series and renewals in 2024-25.
Canadian industry mourns ‘extraordinary’ Charles Officer
Officer is being remembered for leaving an “indelible” mark on the industry with works like CBC’s The Porter.
Blue Ant, WildBrain, Prime Video chime in on contributions debate
The Path Forward: the end of second week of the CRTC hearings heard multiple perspectives on mandatory initial base contributions to the system.
The definitive CDN broadcast and production resource.Over 5,000 company listings!
