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Killing Patient Zero, Toxic Beauty to world premiere at Hot Docs ’19
The projects from directors Laurie Lynd and Phyllis Ellis are among the Special Presentations lineup, while Sundance films Advocate and Gaza make their Canadian premieres.
OTT services rise in viewer popularity, awareness: study
While CTV remains the top-of-mind TV brand for Canadians, streaming services made a significant push into the top 20 in a new report from Solutions Research Group.
Boat Rocker takes stake in Untitled Entertainment
The talent management and production company reps talent including Gillian Anderson, Matt Dillon and Chris Rock.
Charles Decarie named head of Groupe Juste pour rire
The former Triotech and Cirque du Soleil exec has been named president and CEO of the Just for Laughs Group.
Bron drama Harry Haft underway in Hungary
Directed by Barry Levinson and starring Ben Foster (pictured), the film follows an Auschwitz survivor who challenges boxer Rocky Marciano.
Corus to launch Adult Swim channel in Canada
The adult-focused cartoon brand will replace Action channel, with Teletoon and Cartoon Network shifting programming strategy alongside.
Ottawa hosts ‘Christmas’ in March
Muse Entertainment’s Christmas Jars is now in production ahead of its premiere on Citytv during the 2019 holiday schedule.
Peacock Alley, 9 Story partner for sci-fi drama
The prodcos have inked a deal to develop and coproduce Motel 51, with Brad Wright attached to executive produce.
Should there be some ‘DIY’ in your kids-content mix?
Children are consuming more homemade content from vloggers and YouTube personalities than ever, but what does the trend mean for producers?
Producer Sandra Faire dies
The producer and philanthropist was known for her work on variety specials with Canadian artists and the award-winning So You Think You Can Dance Canada.
Deals: PNP, TVO, Big Bad Boo
PNP lands Canadian distribution for Falls Around Her, Big Bad Boo inks a deal with Amazon and three Australian kids series are coming to TVO.
OTT revenues continue to gain significant ground on TV: CRTC
TV revenues fell by 5% to $6.9 billion while revenues for internet video platforms grew by 21.3% to $2.4 billion, according to the Communications Monitoring Report for 2017.
Hot Sheet: Digital Demand for Feb. 19 to 25, 2019
The Umbrella Academy topped the charts, with Star Trek: Discovery steady at #2 and Doom Patrol rising to #3.
Shaw Rocket, CMF aim to spur animation production
The organizations are partnering for the first time to jointly fund animated projects created for digital platforms.
Jessica La Grassa moves to A71 in sales role
The former Mongrel Media sales manager will oversee theatrical and platform releases for A71’s distribution business.
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