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Canadian AVOD, FAST adoption will catch U.S. market within two years
BANFF ’21: Execs from Blue Ant, Tubi and Roku, among others, examined the opportunities in the AVOD and FAST space as audience adoption continues to increase.
WarnerMedia names inaugural participants of writers program
Writers Jessica Meya, JP Larocque and Ryan Cooper are among the 18 selected participants of the WarnerMedia Access x Canadian Academy Writers Program.
Rhombus Media, A24’s The Sympathizer greenlit by HBO
The espionage thriller series, which originated in Canada, will co-star Robert Downey Jr., with Don McKellar serving as co-showrunner and head writer.
Hot Sheet: Digital Demand for July 6 to 12, 2021
Loki leads both Digital Originals and overall TV demand lists, while Letterkenny breaks into originals at No. 9.
Audio-video distinction blurs as broadcasters invest in podcast networks
CBC, Corus and Rogers Sports & Media discuss what’s working in the podcast-to-screen adaptation space, what they have in development, and how podcasting is becoming an established content vertical within broadcast companies.
BANFF Spark white paper unpacks challenges, opportunities for an industry in flux
The report examines the potential, and importance, of women-owned media companies in the context of global recovery from the economic impact of the pandemic.
CFC adds E.J. Alon to its executive team
The former Telefilm Canada exec will oversee the Canadian Film Centre’s fundraising strategies and revenue growth.
Incendo sets up Canada-Australia copro
Queensland-shot treaty coproduction Love and Penguins is produced alongside The Steve Jaggi Company.
Using technology to unlock new potential for film, TV production
BANFF ’21: Experts share how the advances in virtual production and remote technologies have broken down barriers and evolved the process of making content.
E.J. Alon departs VP, industry development role at Telefilm
The Talent to Watch exec leaves after close to three years with the funder.
Scott Brothers, Felix & Paul among 2021 Emmy nominees
While this year’s ceremony won’t see Canadian TV break Television Academy records, a number of Canadian prodcos and talents remain in contention.
Babe Nation, Elevation partner with Lionsgate on Alice, Darling
The female-led psychological thriller is toplined by Anna Kendrick and penned by Alanna Francis, and features a diverse cast including Mohawk actress Kaniehtiio Horn.
OUTtv greenlights three new projects, renews two more
The LGBTQ+ network ordered three new reality series, including courtroom docuseries Iconic Justice and hour-long competition series Hot Haus.
Hot Sheet: Top 30 TV programs for June 28 to July 4, 2021
Island of Bryan remains in the top 10 while the Stanley Cup Finals and America’s Got Talent lead the list.
New immersive film to blend horror with neuroscience
New proprietary biofeedback technology will offer audiences a unique musical experience during the theatrical release of the horror film V F C.
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