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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: Hazbin Hotel rises in demand in Canada
Prime Video’s Reacher continued its streak at the top of the digital and overall TV charts.
Corus Entertainment restructures content leadership team
The restructures see Lisa Godfrey depart Corus Studios, with Rachel Nelson overseeing all Corus drama and unscripted commissions, along with changes at Nelvana and Waterside Studios.
Sinking Ship partners with Telus on media literacy series
Media Stamped is created by Nicole Stamp and directed by J.J. Johnson.
Solange Attwood launches Serial Maven Studios with Asha Daniere
The Toronto-based studio is dedicated to original unscripted IP, with a focus on new models for development, financing and production.
Blue Ant Studios brings Japanese format Old Enough! to TVO
The program features toddlers independently running errands for the first time, with the North American version to debut on TVO in September.
Blink49 Studios hires eOne’s Tara Long to lead unscripted
The Toronto-headquartered studio has also added Ri-Karlo Handy to the team as SVP, unscripted.
Deals: KO Distribution, Radio-Canada, WildBrain
KO Distribution secures option deals for Lustitia Productions’ Extreme Couples Challenge, WildBrain picks up global rights to Louise Lives Large, plus more.
POV acquires Twice Colonized for summer 2024 season
The Canada-Greenland-Denmark copro will make its U.S. broadcast debut in the PBS doc strand’s upcoming 37th season this summer.
Pouring one out for Crave’s Letterkenny after 12 seasons
Executive producer Mark Montefiore shares Letterkenny‘s “raison d’etre” and names its unsung hero.
Duo Productions names Hugo d’Astous as co-owner, EVP
The head of international development has purchased shares in the company to support its growth.
CBC Gem showcases Canada’s spooky side with ‘Ghosting’
The creators and producers behind Ghosting with Luke Hutchie and Matthew Finlan discuss how bringing on Blue Ant Studios helped them get the greenlight.
In Brief: TFCA awards Luminary prize to Charles Officer
Plus: Canadian features head to Victoria and Glasgow, the Crazy8s Film Society names its 2024 challenge finalists, and Media Ranch’s format incubator branches out overseas.
CMF allocates $2M via Early-Stage Development Program
Forty English and 14 French-language TV projects are receiving funding through the program.
Rick Mischel acquires Yeti Farm Creative, sets up new studio
Yeti Farm co-founder Todd Ramsay will stay on as head of animation, with CEO and co-founder Ashley Ramsay departing.
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