Bell Fibe TV1 commissions Legion of Honour

The documentary series features the past and present stories of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 133 in Cobourg, Ont.

Industry urges permanent funding increase for Telefilm

Nearly 1,400 industry members signed a letter to the government to fulfill its campaign promise in the upcoming fall economic statement.

Blue Fox’s Canadian division to acquire Unobstructed View

The deal expands Blue Fox’s North American footprint and was announced at AFM last week.

Hot Sheet

Hot Sheet: The Penguin jumps in demand

Prime Video’s Hazbin Hotel and Disney+’s Agatha All Along maintained the No. 1 and No. 3 spot, respectively.

In Brief: DGC’s National Directors Division opens Observer initiative

Plus: Manitoba Arts Council gets a funding boost, Torill Kove receives a Lifetime Achievement Award, and more.

Aron Levitz appointed co-president of Wattpad

Levitz will remain as president of Wattpad Webtoon Studios.

OUTtv, BBC co-commission Glow Up season seven

Season seven of the popular make-up reality competition will launch internationally on OUTtv alongside the U.K. broadcast.

Peter Gabriel boards CBC doc New Blood as EP

The documentary celebrates the life and legacy of former Siksika Nation chief Vincent Yellow Old Woman and the New Blood Dance Show.

Quebecor’s media division sees revenue dip

Media revenue for the quarter saw a 6.6% decrease compared to the prior Q3.

BCE reports media advertising, subscriber revenue uptick

The Bell Media parentco said advertising revenue grew by 7.9% while subscriber revenue grew 13.5%.

Trio of Canadian directors to helm CBC menopause comedy

Small Achievable Goals is created by and stars Baroness Von Sketch Show alumnae Meredith MacNeill and Jennifer Whalen.

Government orders TikTok to dissolve Canadian operations

A spokesperson for TikTok said it will challenge the order in court.

Uvagut TV unveils new programming in expansion plans

The Nunavut Independent Television Network has shared its plans for the channel following its addition to the basic cable package in Canada.

Chandler Levack’s Mile End Kicks wraps in Montreal

The feature follow-up to Levack’s I Like Movies stars Canadian actors Jay Baruchel, Juliette Gariépy and Devon Bostick.

Film slate

WIFT+ Toronto launches screenwriting program

The four-day in-person program will help writers develop their skills via workshops, as well as one-on-one and group mentorship.