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Deals: The Roku Channel, 9 Story Media, Kidoodle
WildBrain sells children’s programming to the Roku Channel, 9 Story Distribution expands to gaming content, plus more.
Videotron drops Vrak and Z, while Bell removes Yoopa
The telco giants told the CRTC they would drop the channels due to declining subscribers and market value.
W Network expands Love Club franchise with new films
The Corus-owned channel has greenlit another quartet of films from Toronto’s Nikki Ray Media Agency.
Todd Lubin named head of Boat Rocker Studios, unscripted
Lubin succeeds former unscripted president Jay Peterson, who will temporarily stay on as executive producer to help with the transition.
In Brief: Three Canadian films set as VIFF special presentations
Plus: OUTtv commissions its first South African original unscripted series, Max Films Media rebrands, and more.
Hot Sheet: Only Murders In The Building moves up digital chart
Fantasy comedy series Good Omens continues to top both the digital and overall TV demand charts.
Animal Planet renews docuseries Pets & Pickers
Vancouver prodco Tyson Media will go into production on the series’ third season this week.
Hasbro sets leadership for new entertainment division
Entertainment One execs Zev Foreman and Gabriel Marano will join Olivier Dumont in leading Hasbro Entertainment.
Factory Film Studio’s thriller Chasing Midnight rolling in Leduc
The heist thriller is directed by James Allen Bradley and stars Beverly Hills 90210’s Brian Austin Green.
TIFF unveils new Norman Jewison Award
Montreal-born producer-director Shawn Levy will be the first to receive the award, which honours Canadians who have made a global impact in the screen industry.
Paul Bronfman stepping down at William F. White International
The former CEO will conclude his role as senior advisor and co-chairman at the end of the month.
StylePhoto Studios sets key hire to expand to indie sector
The Ontario studio has hired producer Jordan Walker to establish new partnerships and expand the use of its tech in the content creation space.
Super Channel makes Clean Sweep for Fuse
The specialty channel has commissioned the Canada-Ireland thriller, produced by Montreal’s Incendo Media and Ireland’s ShinAwiL.
Satan Wants You doc among Fantasia audience award winners
Additional Canadian audience picks include The Sacrifice Game and We Are Zombies.
TVO workers union sets legal strike position date
The union has scheduled a rally ahead of the strike deadline as it makes a stand over wage increases and contract workers.
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