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Hot Sheet: Squid Game leaps in Canadian demand
Peacock’s Love Island USA continued to hold the highest demand among overall and digital original series in early July.
Corus Entertainment to shut down five children’s channels
Nickelodeon, Disney XD, Disney Jr., La Chaine Disney and ABC Spark are set to close on Sept. 1.
Hyperlocal production model could drive growth, says report
EXCLUSIVE: The Hyperlocal Ontario Action Plan examines how cities like Kingston could sub in as production hubs as locals are priced out of Toronto and Hamilton.
Indigenous Screen Office releases three-year strategic plan
The organization also released its 2024-25 annual report, with $11.9 million provided to 222 recipients during the fiscal year.
Quebecor Fund allocates $719K for production, export programs
Two features and two distribution companies are being supported under the fund’s film production assistance program and export assistance program.
Wattpad Webtoon Studios rebrands, names new president
David Madden has been elevated to president of the rebranded Webtoon Productions, with Maximilian Jo heading up its strategic initiatives.
Forte’s How I Got Here receives two Daytime Emmy noms
The reality series from Toronto’s Forté Entertainment is up for Outstanding Travel and Adventure Program.
In Brief: Over 20 Canadian shorts set for Fantasia world premieres
Plus: Neshama Entertainment expands its executive team, Canadian short films make their way to Switzerland, and more.
Antipode acquires international sales rights to Home Free
Avi Federgreen’s debut feature was sold to Virgil Films in May for a U.S. digital and theatrical release.
Canadian streamer Chalo TV expands feature slate
Co-founder Rebeka Herron discusses the current strategy for the SVOD, including plans to commission original productions.
TCA nominates North of North for Outstanding New Program
Kids series Daniel Tiger’s Neighbourhood and Odd Squad also scored nominations for the 41st annual TCA Awards.
Canadian Heritage launches Creative Export Strategy survey
Heritage is seeking feedback on the export initiative’s programs and services, with the current mandate ending in March 2026.
B.C. boosts tax credit for video game, VR developers
B.C. Premier David Eby said the increased tax credit will help bring new talent and investment into the interactive digital media sector.
VR copro Tartupaluk wraps production in Nunavut
The Nunavut/Quebec/Denmark/Greenland coproduction recreated studio conditions in an Iqaluit community centre.
Telefilm appoints new national director for French market films
Anita Damiani assumed the role on July 2, succeeding outgoing national director Marie-France Godbout.
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