Nomadic’s Ghost Wars set for Syfy, Netflix

Production is currently underway in Vancouver on the Simon Barry-created paranormal thriller.

Yeti Farm explores unscripted with Kick Flip

The 10-part docuseries about female skateboarders will be accompanied by an animated show, with both geared towards tween audiences.

Blue Ice, Indiecan pick up Canadian docs

Joseph Clement’s Integral Man will get a Canadian theatrical release this fall, plus more deals.

Sorry For Your Loss sets up in Winnipeg

Screenwriter Collin Friesen makes his feature directorial debut in the indie comedy, produced by Farpoint and Middle Child.

Cineflix Media, Duncan Gray form joint venture

The new prodco will focus on formats and unscripted series for the global market.

WildBrain to create Tulipop YouTube series

DHX’s multiplatform kids network is turning Icelandic lifestyle brand Tulipop into an animated web series.

Gusto adds three new Canadian originals

Fish the Dish chef Spencer Watts will host a new BBQ-themed series, with all shows set to begin production in Ontario this summer.

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Hot Sheet: Top 5 Canadian films April 21 to 27, 2017

Maudie jumps into the #1 spot, followed by C’est le coeur qui meurt en dernier at #2 and Ballerina at #3.

Hot Docs unveils new pitch prizes

New awards totalling $100K will be handed out to two participating projects at the festival’s Forum.

Hot Sheet

Hot Sheet: Top 10 films April 21 to 27, 2017

Maudie cracks the top 10, with The Fate of the Furious at #1 and The Boss Baby at #2.

JFL, CBC team up on pitch program

Five selected teams will present their original web or TV concepts to execs and creatives from the pubcaster.

Baroness von Sketch picked up by IFC

The U.S. network will begin airing seasons one and two of the half-hour comedy this summer.

Les 3 p’tits cochons 2 wins Guichet d’Or award

The French-language film earned nearly $2.9 million at the Canadian box office in 2016.

On the Slate: White Pine Pictures

The Toronto prodco, known for its social and political documentaries, is ramping up its scripted efforts.