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More growth in China for eOne’s Peppa Pig
Along with four new appointments to eOne’s Hong Kong office, the company has also tapped Alpha Group to launch an extensive toy line based on the hit property.
CMF and Wallonia renew digital media incentive
Riftworld: Chronicles spin-off mobile game Riftworld: Heroes previously received funding from the copro and codevelopment program in November 2015.
Bron sets up Fonzo with A Band Apart and Addictive Pictures
Cameras are set to roll on the Tom Hardy-starrer, written and directed by Josh Trank.
Blue Ant’s kids, global networks division expands to EMEA market
The company has inked a pair of new carriage deals for Love Nature, as well as tapping Chiara McKee to lead the expansion in the Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) market.
Indiecan nabs Canadian digital rights to A.R.C.H.I.E films
Trilight Entertainment’s franchise follows a robot dog, voiced by Michael J. Fox, and his friends.
How the NAFTA dispute could reshape entertainment immigration
With the future of U.S./Canada cross-border mobility in flux, there could be significant impacts for those working in entertainment, writes Lorraine D’Alessio.
From manga to morning dramas: how to break out in Japan
Sayumi Horie, head of global content development at Japan’s public broadcaster NHK, breaks down the country’s market realities.
CMF and Irish funder invest $225K across five projects
Sienna Films and Rezolution Pictures are two of the Canadian prodcos selected to receive coin.
CHCH dives into late-night pop talk
Weekly half-hour talk show andPOP, hosted by Brigitte Truong, will premiere on CHCH next Thursday.
Hot Sheet: Digital Demand March 6 to 12, 2018
Marvel’s Jessica Jones leads the pack, followed by Toronto-shot Star Trek: Discovery at #2 and Stranger Things at #3.
Is appointment viewing making a comeback?
In part three of the Future of Media special report, experts debate whether mobile shows could spark a new excitement about scheduled viewing.
Deals: WGN America, BYUtv, TLA Releasing
WGN America has picked up The Disappearance, TLA Releasing takes U.S., U.K., and French rights to M/M, plus more.
Netflix renews Travelers
After two seasons on Showcase, the third season of the time-travel drama is moving to the streaming service.
Cord cutting slows for Shaw, but not for most competitors
Boon Dog’s latest study shows a 20% overall drop in cord-cutting from 2016, but most cable providers still saw increased customer losses.
In brief: My Dead Dad’s and New Romantic win at SXSW
Plus: A portrait of Maudie‘s economic impact and eOne heads to the beach with a new format.
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