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The Hardy Boys get the greenlight for season two
The family series produced by Nelvana and Lambur Productions will go to camera later this month, with episodes set to air on YTV and Hulu in 2022.
William F. White sets up shop in Pickering with massive movie backlot
The production equipment studio and the City of Pickering have teamed for a nine-year lease on largest movie backlot in Canada, according to officials.
BANFF ’21: CBC commits to 30% diverse key creatives in its programming
The new programming directive from the public broadcaster goes into effect as of today and includes those who self-identify as Indigenous, Black and/or people of colour or persons with disabilities.
Hot Sheet: Digital Demand for June 8 to 14, 2021
Disney+ original Loki debuts at No. 3 on the Digital Originals list, while Toronto-shot drama The Handmaid’s Tale reclaims its spot at the top.
BANFF ’21: Simu Liu addresses the Kim’s Convenience fallout
The Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings star spoke about his recent social media comments in a conversation during the Banff World Media Festival and the importance of behind-the-scenes representation.
Danis Goulet to helm new Netflix thriller feature Ivy
The Toronto-shot project is produced by Daniel Bekerman for Scythia Films and Tripp Vinson for Vinson Films.
Saloon Media’s History By The Numbers greenlit by CuriosityStream, Smithsonian
Production on the 20-part docuseries, which examines world history through surprising and awe-inspiring numerical facts, is now underway.
Wapanatahk Media inks development pact with Amazing Race Canada winners
The recently launched prodco is collaborating with season-seven winners Anthony Johnson and Dr. James Makokis, who are the first Two-Spirit Indigenous couple to win the show.
CMF’s What We Heard report underscores industry calls for overhauled funding model
Feedback received included the need for expanding funding triggers, a broadening of CMF’s funding remit to include genres such as reality, lifestyle and game shows, and better support for the retention and monetization of Canadian IP.
In brief: New Metric brews up new beer deal with Labatt
Plus: Brigitte Hubmann and Jennifer Price launch a new company, Ballinran Entertainment special set for Stageview.tv premiere and WildBrain CPLG hires a new North American lead.
How Bell Media is bringing Crave into its next phase
Justin Stockman, VP, content development and programming, shares how Crave’s most robust slate of originals yet is just the beginning for the streamer.
Sandy Hunter, former Apple TV Canada head, plots next moves
Hunter has launched his own prodco, Cazador, meaning top Canadian streaming posts at Apple, Disney and Netflix are now vacant.
YouTube reports its creative ecosystem contributed $923M to Canada’s GDP last year
“YouTube’s openness is what has made all of this possible and protecting it is our number one priority,” said the report, which referenced Google Canada’s blog post on the “unintended consequences” of Bill C-10.
Hot sheet: Top 30 TV programs, May 31 to June 6, 2021
The Juno Awards cracks the top 30, while The Good Doctor and Grey’s Anatomy come in behind round one of the NHL Playoffs.
Playback’s Indie List 2021: One week left to submit
The deadline for this year’s Indie List is June 30. Don’t miss your chance to participate.
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