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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.

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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.

Quebecor readies unscripted-focused streamer VRAI

The SVOD platform will launch next month with 40 original productions, and plans to premiere a further 60 before the end of 2022.

Detention Adventure greenlit for season three

Carolyn Taylor and Dante Prince have joined the cast as production gets underway on new episodes of the CBC Gem original.

Meridian Artists acquires The Alpern Group

The Toronto and L.A.-based agency now represents some of Canada’s top showrunners, including Wynonna Earp‘s Emily Andras, Coroner‘s Morwyn Brebner and The Porter‘s Marsha Greene.