DHX to launch kid-focused SVOD service in U.S.

Kids Room, an ad-free OTT product, goes live this summer via Comcast’s Xfinity X1.

Roger Frappier, Jane Campion team up for The Power of the Dog

The adaptation of Thomas Savage’s 1967 novel will star Benedict Cumberbatch and Elisabeth Moss.

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Hot Sheet: Top 5 Canadian films April 26 to May 2, 2019

The Grizzlies comes in at #1, followed by Le vieil age et l’esperance at #2 and Stockholm at #3.

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Hot Sheet: Top 10 films April 26 to May 2, 2019

Avengers: Endgame takes the top spot, followed by Captain Marvel at #2 and Shazam! at #3.

Sinking Ship’s Odd Squad claims three Daytime Emmy awards

While the company recently revealed a move into animation, its flagship live-action property continues to earn critical acclaim and commercial success.

Gallagher’s Prey wins Rogers Audience Award as Hot Docs wraps

Plus, Tasha Hubbard, Emily Gan and Tenzin Sedon pick up awards from the annual documentary fest.

Inferno lights up Cinema of Sleep

The psychological thriller marks writer/director Jeffrey St. Jules’ second feature following Bang Bang Baby.

Mr. D, Splinters take top honours at Screen Nova Scotia Awards

William F. White International CEO Paul Bronfman was recognized with the inaugural Industry Champion Award.

Kim’s Convenience to hit international airlines

Thunderbird Entertainment has inked a deal with Encore Inflight Limited for the CBC comedy to view in-flight on airlines such as Emirates and Cathay Pacific.

Inside Out, Netflix announce multi-year partnership

Netflix has committed to a four-year investment into the festival’s financing forum, which was announced along with the 2019 lineup.

TSC looks to open up a new dialogue in its 10th year

Toronto Screenwriting Conference founder Glenn Cockburn says this year’s event will shine a light on mental health and managing the stresses of a lifelong career as a screenwriter.

Deals: Bell Media, Prospector, Malefic, PNP

CTV picks up a hit reality format for its summer lineup, PNP’s sales slate grows and two Canadian horror flicks land distribution deals.

How the Pacific Screenwriting Program is cultivating B.C. scribes

Following the wrap of the initiative’s first Scripted Series Lab, chair Brian Hamilton discusses what’s next for the not-for-profit.

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Hot Sheet: Digital Demand for April 23 to 29, 2019

Cobra Kai comes in at #1, followed by Star Trek: Discovery at #2 and Doom Patrol at #3.

Rogers Media acquires branded podcast studio

Pacific Content has already landed some high-profile global clients, including Facebook.