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Prime Video launches streaming bundle with Hayu, StackTV
The bundle, available through Prime Video, includes the all-reality streaming service Hayu and StackTV.
Hot Sheet: Demand stays strong for Rings of Power
A pair of IP-based animated series from Netflix also made the digital demand chart in early September.
Hot Sheet: The Rings of Power jumps in demand in late August
The Lord of the Rings prequel series made its season two premiere on Prime Video on Aug. 29.
Hot Sheet: Cobra Kai demand surges following July premiere
House of the Dragon and The Boys remain the most in-demand shows in Canada by a large margin.
Prime Video orders Mr. Dressup doc for 2023 release
The doc on the life and legacy of Ernie Coombs is produced by Toronto’s marblemedia in association with CBC, Hawkeye Pictures and Pyre Productions.
Playback’s most-read stories of 2021
We look back on the stories that earned the most attention from readers this year, reflecting the highs and lows of 2021.
Newsmaker of the Year: Amazon Prime Video
The global streamer made headlines throughout 2021 as it unveiled its Canadian strategy and hired its first domestic content executive – and they’re just getting started.
Prime Video joins with Left Bank for scripted drama
Cameras are rolling on Amazon Prime Video and Left Bank Pictures’ Three Pines, starring Alfred Molina and directed by Sam Donovan, Tracey Deer and Daniel Grou.
Amazon names Rupi Kaur Live special as fifth Canadian original
The one-hour special marries the Indian-Canadian poet’s spoken word art with an array of visuals and will debut on Prime Video later this month.
Amazon orders first Canadian original comedy
The Lake, which goes into production in northern Ontario today, stars Orphan Black‘s Jordan Gavaris, Julia Stiles and Madison Shamoun.
Cameras roll on The Kids in the Hall revival
The revival of the sketch comedy series is the first scripted Canadian original for Amazon, with Kelly Makin and Aleysa Young on board as directors and Garry Campbell as showrunner.
Amazon’s head of Canadian originals on Prime Video’s domestic strategy
In a Q&A with Playback, Christina Wayne shares what the streamer is looking for in its growing Canadian content slate of scripted and unscripted titles.
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