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Roku to debut its AVOD channel in Canada
Although it has no plans to start pumping out originals, the company is putting content at the core of its engagement strategy.
CMF’s cross-country consultation set for 18 cities this fall
Focus groups will give stakeholders the chance to weigh in on how evolving market conditions and a challenging regulatory environment will affect CMF’s funding programs in the future.
DHX names new managing director for WildBrain
Former regional head of Vevo Jon Gisby joins the London, U.K.-based digital network.
Sonoda sets to work on next feature
Warren P. Sonoda will soon start shooting Things I Do For Money, produced by Federgreen Entertainment and Filmcoop, in Hamilton, ON.
Hot Sheet: Digital Demand July 10 to 16, 2018
The Handmaid’s Tale leads the list, followed by Queer Eye at #2 and Orange Is The New Black coming in at #3.
Squeeze’s Cracke lands China distribution
The quirky animated series has already landed a deal with Chinese SVOD giant Tencent.
In brief: CMF, Ireland relaunch codev program
TLN Media Group launches new magazine series, NSI names its Online Short Film Fest winners, plus more.
Production starts on Louise Archambault’s third feature
The Gabrielle director’s next project is adapted from Jocelyne Saucier’s award-winning 2011 novel, Il Pleuvait Des Oiseaux.
Canadian Academy adopts new regs ahead of 2019 CSAs
Among a number of changes for film, TV and digital media, the Academy reduced the number of nominations in the Best Motion Picture category.
Building new Frontieres for women in genre film
Executive director Lindsay Peters discusses the growth and successes of the genre market’s programs for women and emerging talents.
Cartoon Network preps DHX Media’s Mega Man
The new video game-based series will debut next month following WildBrain’s launch of a YouTube fan hub for the show.
Who is Canada’s new Heritage Minister Pablo Rodriguez?
The Quebec MP will be a front-and-centre presence with industry stakeholders, as he stickhandles a number of important initiatives underway.
Hot Sheet: Top 30 TV programs, July 2 to 8, 2018
The Amazing Race Canada wins the top spot, followed by Private Eyes at #9 and Toronto-shot The Handmaid’s Tale at #19.
Production spend in B.C. up 31% in 2017/18
While the province hosted more than $3.4 billion in production across the year, more spending is anticipated as Apple, Facebook Watch and Disney set up productions in Vancouver.
Production begins on Soska sisters’ Rabid remake
Produced by Back 40 Pictures, the remake stars Laura Vandervoort and Ben Hollingsworth.
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