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Hot Sheet: Invincible breaks into digital top three
Disney+’s Loki continued to top the digital originals and overall TV charts after a surge in demand.
BBC Arts orders Inigo Philbrick docuseries from Blue Ant Studios
The three-part docuseries explores the rise and fall of American art dealer Inigo Philbrick, who was convicted of defrauding US$86 million from clients.
Deals: Boat Rocker, h264, Paramount, Disney
Boat Rocker inks deals for two culinary shows, h264 sells Humanist Vampire Seeking Consenting Suicidal Person to new territories, and more.
Crave greenlights comedy series My Dead Mom
The six-episode short-form series is now filming in Toronto and stars Lauren Collins as a woman haunted by her late mother, played by Megan Follows.
SAG-AFTRA, AMPTP make tentative deal to end strike
Canadian actors union ACTRA said it is “relieved” at the end of the 118-day strike, stating “their fight is our fight.”
WildBrain realigns exec ranks to streamline business
Stephanie Betts, Kate Smith and Maarten Weck have received new titles and expanded roles, while former eOne exec Nick Gawne joins as CFO.
OYA unveils 2023 Scale Up Immersive Media Lab cohort
Eleven Black-owned content creation companies have been selected for this year’s lab, which has been co-developed with the Canadian Film Centre.
Veteran director Donald Shebib dies at 85
Shebib is remembered for his contributions to Canadian cinema, including his landmark feature Goin’ Down the Road.
Spin Master, Moonbug form content, licensing alliance
As part of the deal, Moonbug will produce short-form, animated YouTube content for Spin Master properties, including Vida the Vet.
CMF reveals 2023-24 allocation for additional federal funding
The funding agency received $40 million in the 2023 federal budget to support French-language content and underrepresented creators over two fiscal years.
CBC releases carbon footprint data of original productions
CBC says the report is the “biggest” of its kind, using carbon footprint data from 64 productions since January 2022.
Pink Triangle Press launches LGBTQ2S+ research initiative
The Pink Papers will identify barriers and gaps for LGBTQ2S+ professionals in Canada’s screen sector, with research supported by the Canada Media Fund.
KOTV developing thriller with Endemol Shine North America
The series Boundary Pond is based on a novel set on the Quebec and Maine border, with Louis Choquette attached as showrunner and director.
Chef Hidekazu Tojo documentary filming in B.C., Japan
Tojo and the Tale of Daruma tells the story of the Japanese-Canadian chef who helped bring sushi into Western mainstream cuisine.
Sinking Ship’s Jane picks up five children’s Emmy nominations
WildBrain’s Malory Towers has earned four nominations, including the Children’s or Family Viewing Series award.
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