First World War pilot Ghosts Have Warm Hands films in Toronto

Production on the pilot is taking place at the Immersion Room virtual production studio.

Wattpad Webtoon promotes Jason Goldberg to head of global film

Alessandra Ferreri has been elevated to VP of content in a number of other promotions at the Toronto and L.A. company.

Epic Story Media, Jakks Pacific giddy up for Wild Manes

The new partnership will see Epic produce a 2D-animated series that will launch on YouTube Kids this summer.

105ive Films, Goggle Boy Films option Haunted Canada books

EXCLUSIVE: The prodcos are developing a teen-focused horror series based on the Scholastic Canada anthology.

OUTtv rebrands U.K. streaming service to OUTflix

Formerly Froot.tv, the subscription-based platform has expanded its reach in Europe through a deal with Allente.

Canadian producers on copro synergy with New Zealand

Attendees of a recent trade mission to New Zealand discuss why teaming up is key in the current content market and what local buyers are looking for.

KOTV format Zenith sells to Spain, the U.K., Australia

An adaptation of the musical competition series will go into production in Spain next fall.

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Hot Sheet: Prime Video series sweep digital originals top three

Hazbin Hotel leads the digital chart for the 10th consecutive week.

FilmRise acquires AVOD, FAST rights to Corner Gas

The deal includes all six seasons and Corner Gas: The Movie.

Federal government invests $2.4 billion in artificial intelligence

The investment follows calls from screen sector unions and guilds for stronger protections for human creators and actors from generative AI.

Canadian Academy names 2024 Quebec scholarship recipients

The Bourses de l’Académie pour la relève program provides paid internships for emerging creators.

Slasher, Pinecone & Pony among 2024 ACTRA Toronto nominees

The 22nd ACTRA Awards in Toronto will take place on April 22 at Palais Royale.

Deals: Cineflix Rights, Sinking Ship, SiriusXM Canada

Cineflix Rights adds a trio of docs to its MIPTV slate, Sinking Ship Entertainment scores licensing deals for Odd Squad, and more.

National Film Board cuts more staff in modernization process

The organization says it expects to increase documentary and animation production budgets by $5 million as a result of the modernization efforts.