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Amazon, ISO name recipients of $100K pitch program
The 10 creative teams – five scripted and five unscripted – were given $10,000 each to develop their projects for a two-day pitch event with Amazon Studios executives.
EXCLUSIVE: Amazon names Brent Haynes head of scripted in Canada
The new role marks the first time Amazon Prime Video has appointed a domestic content executive based in Canada.
Amazon Prime Video commissions third Canadian original
Insight Production is set to produce a local version of Amazon Studios’ original format LOL: Last One Laughing.
Amazon Prime Video donates $1.3 million to ISO-led programs
The U.S. streamer has launched a pitch program with the Indigenous Screen Office, giving racialized creators a chance to pitch scripted and unscripted projects to Amazon Studios executives.
Amazon greenlights docuseries on Toronto Maple Leafs
All or Nothing: Toronto Maple Leafs is Amazon Prime Video’s second Canadian original series and is part of the streamer’s “continued investment in Canada.”
Is Amazon Studios preparing to open a Canadian division?
Could a new listing for a Toronto-based scripted development executive mean a significant investment in original Canadian content for the streaming service?
Running with Violet to make linear debut on OUTtv
The webseries will have its broadcast premiere this fall, while the series is now available to stream on Amazon Prime Video in the U.S. and on OUTtv GO in Canada.
In brief: Canadians among SXSW virtual fest with Amazon
Carol Nguyen’s short and more are set for Prime Video presents the SXSW 2020 Film Festival Collection, while Hollywood Suite and Stronger Together, Tous Ensemble expand.
Amazon revives The Kids in the Hall
The reboot of the classic comedy series is Amazon’s first original Canadian commission.
Audiences jump for Amazon Prime and Crave
Despite the popularity of OTT, nearly three quarters of subscribers still subscribe to traditional TV, according to an MTM report.
Corus to launch 12-channel package via Amazon Prime Video Channels
StackTV will see specialty channels including Food Network Canada, HGTV Canada and W Net offered outside of a traditional cable package for the first time.
Corner Gas secures first int’l streaming deal
Producer Virginia Thompson shares details on the deal to see the comedy stream in over 60 territories via Amazon Prime Video.
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