DCTV, Red Arrow pact on Blood Horn

MJ Bassett has signed on to direct and executive produce the eight-part poaching drama.

L to R: Deb Day from Innovate By Day, Jesse Wente from the Indigenous Screen Office and Tracey Deer from Mohawk Princess Pictures at Prime Time in Ottawa, ON.

Photo Gallery: Prime Time 2018

From panels to parties, check out a selection of photos from the annual conference in Ottawa.

Netflix partners on trio of animated preschool series

9 Story-owned Out of the Blue will produce Charlie’s Colorforms City alongside DHX Media.

DOC taps Mathieu Dagonas as executive director

The former political campaign manager will focus on government relations and philanthropy in his new role with the documentary filmmakers’ organization.

Hot Sheet: Top 30 TV programs, Jan. 29 to Feb. 4, 2018

While the Super Bowl took the top spot, Murdoch Mysteries came in at #12 and CTV’s Cardinal landed at #28.

Britbox comes to Canada

The SVOD from BBC Worldwide and ITV has launched with more than 2,500 hours of British TV programming.

CRTC dismisses Ebox’s complaint against Bell Media

The independent internet service provider, which is preparing to launch a BDU in Quebec, alleged Bell Media refused to provide its programming services.

DHX revenues hit $121.9M in Q2

The company’s multi-platform network Wildbrain posted strong growth in the quarter, while its linear TV business posted year-over-year declines of 8%.

KGP Films jumps into NarcoLeap

The eight-part digital series was developed through Women in the Director’s Chair’s Story and Leadership program.

Hot Sheet: Top 3 Canadian films Feb. 2 to 8, 2018

Hochelaga: Terre Des Ames is at #1, while Le trip a trois is hot on its heels at #2.

Judge denies Quebecor’s JFL sale injunction

The Quebec Superior Court ruled that the company’s previous contracts with Just For Laughs don’t prevent Rozon from selling his shares.

Hot Sheet: Top 10 films Feb. 2 to Feb. 8, 2018

Jumanji takes the top spot, followed by Maze Runner: the Death Cure at #2 and Winchester at #3.

In brief: The CFC celebrates Christina Jennings

Plus: Gusto Worldwide Media nabs eight Taste Award nominations and AMI-tv sets premiere date for Anaid Productions’ doc series.

CMF invests $3.5M across 16 web series

LoCo Motion Pictures’ How to Buy a Baby and LaRue Entertainment’s True Dating Stories were among the digital projects to receive funding in the latest round.