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Hot Sheet: Top 30 TV programs for Sept. 6 to 12, 2021
America’s Got Talent and the English-language federal leaders debate earn the No. 3 and 4 spots, respectively.
CBC Gem greenlights tween dramedy from Portfolio Entertainment
Premiering on CBC Gem in 2022, the live-actioner focuses on the growing cohort of kids who are learning at home.
Telefilm appoints new chair of Talent Fund
Philanthropist and mental health activist Sandi Treliving steps into leadership role vacated by Christine Magee.
Industry urges swift action following federal election result
As the Liberals remain in power with another minority government, industry stakeholders expect them to fulfill their promise to table new legislation around the Broadcasting Act soon.
Boat Rocker inks first-look deal with hit format creators
Prolific producers Cleve Keller and Dave Noll are behind Chopped and other global sensations such as Bravo’s Rocco’s Dinner Party.
How Liquid Media hopes to help producers tap the content boom
The recalibrated company aims to help indies with a support network to source, package, finance, deliver and monetize their IP.
WildBrain reconfigures its executive ranks
The Halifax-based media company has promoted two execs to its C-suite and hired a former Mattel exec as its first CMO.
HGF awards $111K to three teams for Shorts-to-Feature program
Three production teams from Ontario, Quebec and B.C. will receive funding to produce a short film based on their feature script.
Hot Sheet: Top 10 films for Sept. 10 to 16, 2021
Marvel’s Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings stays on top while After We Fell, based on the popular Wattpad story, gains ground at No. 3.
Hot Sheet: Top 5 Canadian films for Sept. 10 to 16, 2021
Maria leads in its fourth week at the box office, while Kaveh Nabatian’s drama Sin La Habana debuts at No. 4.
How marblemedia has kept fresh through changing tides
Co-CEO Matt Hornburg says the production company has always focused first on the shared family viewing experience in the content it has created over the past 20 years.
NSI, TikTok open applications for new skills-based training program
Eligibility is open to First Nation, Métis or Inuit candidates aged 18 or over who are currently active on the short-form video platform and want to pick up relevant job skills to catalyze digital career opportunities.
D360 pushes into formats with upcoming fall slate
The distributor delves into format sales following its move to scripted earlier this year.
Love Nature expands content partnership with Sky
The deal marks an ‘important milestone in Love Nature’s history,’ according to Carlyn Staudt, the brand’s global general manager.
Schitt’s Creek co-creator inks partnership deal with Netflix
Dan Levy’s first project with Netflix – after his comedy series set a record for most Emmy wins in a single season last year – is a rom-com feature he will write, direct, produce and star in.
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