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Hot Sheet: Top 30 TV programs for Jan. 24 to 30, 2022
Transplant and Murdoch Mysteries make the list while the NFL Playoffs pull in high ratings.
Blue Ant Media launches TotalCrime FAST channel
The catalogue of true crime factual series and documentaries is available on The Roku Channel in the U.S.
Black Screen Office report finds shortfalls in screen representation
The “Being Seen” report explored core themes including missing complexity of storylines and characters, and lack of understanding of the complexity of communities.
TVOKids greenlights new series with disability focus
Riley Rocket from BGM and Oasis Animation features a young superhero who saves the day with her rocket-powered wheelchair.
McGillivray Group signs Trish Stratus in talent development expansion
The company will secure brand and marketing deals and partnerships for its client roster, which also includes interior designer Debra Salmoni of Scott’s Vacation House Rules.
Frappier, Villeneuve, Dale among 2022 Canadian Oscar nominees
National Film Board of Canada co-production Affairs of the Art has also earned a nomination for Best Animated Short.
Hot Sheet: Top films for Jan. 28 to Feb. 3, 2022
Spider-Man: No Way Home continues to lead the Canadian box office.
In brief: CaribbeanTales launches incubator
Plus, Sphere Media has announced its latest board of directors, BANFF announces Rockies grand jury, and more.
AMC’s Orphan Black series hires writer Anna Fishko
Currently in development with AMC and Boat Rocker Studios, Scripted, the series is a new story within the world of Orphan Black.
Sort Of, Cinema of Sleep and Sugar Daddy lead ACTRA nominations
The annual ACTRA Toronto award show will be presented virtually on March 6.
Canadian Screen Awards pivot to virtual and pre-recorded events amid Omicron wave
Canadian Academy CEO Beth Janson says they’re aiming to “shake up the genre” with the TallBoyz featured in the pre-recorded broadcast on CBC.
Hot Sheet: Digital Demand for Jan. 24 to 30, 2022
The Book of Boba Fett remains at the top of the digital originals list while Letterkenny holds onto its spot in the top 10.
Screen sector leaders ready to move forward with or without Bill C-11
Some of the sector’s leading figures, including CMF’s Val Creighton and Telefilm’s Christa Dickenson, discussed the future of the industry in the wake of the Online Streaming Act.
Slash/Back among Canadian projects set to premiere at SXSW
Nyla Innuksuk’s Artic-set sci-fi thriller will premiere in the Narrative Feature Competition the Austin film festival.
WildBrain to refresh classic Jay Ward animation
A new joint-venture partnership will see WildBrain develop content based on Jay Ward Productions’ classic animation portfolio, which includes Rocky & Bullwinkle
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