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HGTV, Property Brothers expand franchise with ‘Forever Home’
The new series, produced through Scott Brothers Entertainment, will premiere on HGTV Canada this summer following its U.S. debut in May.
Nokia calls on Shaftesbury for digital docuseries
The companies have partnered on a six-part series exploring the societal impact of 5G networks, artificial intelligence and automation.
A Colony wins Crystal Bear at Berlin film fest
The film won best feature in the Kplus stream of the Generation competition, while Montreal’s Sandrine Brodeur-Desrosiers earned the short film prize.
Globomedia picks up Spanish rights to Dance Revolution
Globomedia signed the deal with Israel’s Armoza Formats, which is selling the Quebec dance-competition format internationally.
Hot Sheet: Top 5 Canadian films Feb. 8 to 14, 2019
Mon ami Walid takes the top slot, while La Course des Tuques comes in at #2 and Une colonie lands at #3.
Hot Sheet: Top 10 films Feb. 8 to 14, 2019
The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part comes in at #1, followed by Cold Pursuit at #2 and Alita: Battle Angel at #3.
Netflix establishes Toronto ‘hub’ with long-term leases
The streamer has inked multi-year lease agreements with both Cinespace and Pinewood Toronto Studios for sound stages in the Port Lands.
Netflix jumps into Bron’s Red Sea Diving Resort
Netflix has picked up the international rights, excluding China, to Gideon Raff’s scripted project about a real-life rescue mission.
Lack of The Force sees attendance drop at Cineplex for Q4
Patrons are spending more money at the box office and concessions, but no Star Wars film for the holidays saw fewer tickets sold.
Deals: Film Mode, Secret Location, Thunderbird
Wild Media’s Project Ithaca lands international sales at EFM, Thunderbird’s U.K. sales arm lands Sundance gem and Secret Location takes flight.
Apple streaming service expected to launch in spring: reports
Media outlets are reporting the tech giant may unveil its streaming service at a March event.
Hot Sheet: Digital Demand for Feb. 5 to 11, 2019
Star Trek: Discovery takes the top spot, followed by Marvel’s The Punisher at #2 and Titans at #3.
Raja Khanna on bringing Dark Slope into the light
Serial entrepreneur Khanna discusses the formation of the new VR and AR company, which just added Steven DeNure to its board of directors.
Frappier doc among 14 projects selected for SODEC funding
Additional SODEC production assistance recipients include directors Vali Fugulin, Jean-Francois Lesage and Zayne Akyol.
In brief: Natty Zavitz wins ‘Mammoth’ accolade
The Shape of Water and A Series of Unfortunate Events win big at CAFTCAD awards, while Canada/Germany digital projects get funding.
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