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EPI’s How Tech Works returns for a third world tour
Produced in-house by Discovery Channel Canada, the series, now heading into its third season, is made exclusively for the international market.
Canadian deals for PorchLight’s zom com
Animated tween flick Daddy, I’m a Zombie from the California-based entertainment co has been licensed for TV in English and French Canada.
Lionsgate, Televisa ink first-look deal with Wilmer Valderrama
The deal, inked through the companies’ joint film and TV ventures, follows a recently announced deal with comedian George Lopez as the companies bolster their offerings for Latino audiences.
MIPCOM13: Cracked cast in Cannes pays off with European sales
German distributor Beta Film racks up more sales for White Pine Pictures’ cop drama on CBC.
Tricon to distribute AMC’s The Divide internationally
The deal builds on an existing relationship the Toronto-based producer and distributor has with AMC for its IFC original programming.
Picture Box picks up Guardians: Evolution
The Canadian distributor is shopping the sci-fi stop-motion animated series for kids (pictured) at MIPCOM, along with factual series Selling Big.
MIPCOM13: W, BBC America greenlight Temple Street’s Million Dollar Critic
The indie producer is bringing controversial London Times food critic and TV presenter Giles Coren (pictured) to North America for the series.
MIPCOM13: FX’s Fargo miniseries to shoot in Alberta (Exclusive)
The 10-episode miniseries, based on the 1996 Oscar-winning movie from the Coen Brothers, had earlier scouted Manitoba before opting for Alberta’s locations, subsidies and crew availability.
Record numbers for the return of Hockey Night in Canada
The CBC reports 2.6 million Canadians watched the Leafs take on the Senators on Saturday night, breaking the record for the most-viewed Saturday night hockey premiere in the East.
Seven new musicians named to CFC Slaight Music Residency
A surge in applications for the nine-month program sparked an expansion in the number of participants selected, according to the CFC.
Goon, Awkward Sexual Adventure win at Canadian Comedy Awards
Also, Mr. D (pictured) and This Hour has 22 Minutes tied for best TV show at the annual comedy festival held in Ottawa.
MIPCOM13: Collaboration in a global TV industry key to success, argue execs
TV execs including MGM Studios’ Roma Khanna and No Equal’s J.B. Sugar discuss the growing trend of international financing for scripted dramas.
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