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Bell Media unveils pickups from L.A. Screenings
Leading CTV’s drama acquisitions is ABC’s The Rookie and CBS’ Magnum P.I. reboot, while the media co also revealed additions to its specialty channels.
CRTC’s Ian Scott on creating a more sustainable Canadian system
Industry groups weigh in on the commission’s future programming models report.
Deals: Starfield Indie, Syndicado, Vertical Entertainment
Starfield Indie’s re-engineered sci-fi series Starhunter Redux has been picked up in the U.S., plus more.
TwitterFronts: MMVAs, Corus shortform series
The social media company’s first Canadian upfront outlined its video programming strategy for the coming season.
Hot Sheet: Digital Demand May 24 to 30, 2018
13 Reasons Why leads the list, followed by The Handmaid’s Tale coming in at #2 and Toronto-shot Star Trek: Discovery at #5.
Corus gets serious about podcasts with new hire
The Canadian media company will roll out original content for the platform over the course of the year.
Playback’s 5 to Watch: 2018 nominations now open
We’re on the hunt for the best up-and-coming talent in the Canadian screen-based industries – and we need you to help us find it. (Free to view)
CRTC recommends telecoms contribute to Cancon
In its report on future distribution models, the commission suggested restructuring the content funding system and replacing prescriptive licensing.
In brief: TIFF teams up with Inside Out
Plus: Amir Kahnamouee wins the 2018 Daryl Duke Prize, Canada honoured as a guest country at MICA and more.
Storyhive moves into the doc space
The Documentary Edition, aimed at B.C. and Alberta creators, will fund 30 projects to the tune of $50K each.
Corus, Bell Media cancel deal for French-language specialty channels
The termination of the purchase agreement comes less than a week after the Competition Bureau blocked the transaction.
Discovery preps Alberta flood doc
Produced by Montreal’s Pixcom Productions, the doc marks the fifth anniversary of the natural disaster.
Headspinner to recharge Frightenstein kid classic
Co-founders Michelle Melanson and Ken Cuperus discuss the Toronto company’s first rights acquisition.
The Movie Network nabs LaLonde’s James Vs His Future Self
The film’s global sales agent AMP International also inked a raft of pre-sales in territories including China and Greece.
John Tory unveils xoTO Schools initiative
The partnership between the City and the Toronto District School Board (TDSB) gives access to 11 filming locations across the city.
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