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Breakthrough, Sudden Storm partner on Miss Don’t Touch Me

The dramatic series from the two Toronto-based companies is based on a graphic novel series by the same name.

Deals: Pacific Northwest, eOne, Nelvana, Breakthrough

Pacific Northwest Pictures picks up the Canadian rights to Liv Ullman’s Miss Julie (pictured), while eOne takes the North American rights to Saar Klein’s After the Fall.

Breakthrough, YTV and Nickelodeon pact on Max & Shred series

The live action sitcom will bow in the U.S. on Oct. 6, a day ahead of the Canadian launch date.

Amazing Race Canada ends on season high

The CTV program brought in an average audience of 2.7 million viewers Sunday night, the most for any episode of the second season.

Breakthrough, Black Fawn Films ink 8-picture production deal

The two-year pact follows a collaboration on two genre pics, Antisocial (pictured) and The Drownsman.

This is…the kids business in Canada – Part 2

From our print issue: Playback takes a look at how industry consolidation and new streaming services are influencing one of Canada’s most successful entertainment sectors.

Breakthrough embarking on The Great War Tour

The multi-part television and online documentary series, hosted by military historian Norm Christie, is slated for winter of this year.

Cameras roll on Bark Ranger

The family comedy feature was presold by Breakthrough Entertainment into several international markets, including the U.S. and Latin America.

Napkin Man gets eBook treatment

A set of free eBooks based on the preschool series The Adventures of Napkin Man are heading to mobile devices courtesy of Breakthrough Entertainment and Kids’ CBC.

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Chad Archibald’s The Drownsman unveils cast

The genre pic, set for a 17-day shoot, is executive produced by Breakthrough Entertainment, which holds the worldwide distribution rights.

Breakthrough launching two Canadian series on Hulu

Vancouver-shot web series The True Heroines (pictured) and animated series Producing Parker will debut on the streaming platform this fall.

Enrico Colantoni and David Cubitt topline Sergio Navarretta comedy

The Colossal Failure of the Modern Relationship from Platinum Image Film is shooting in Ontario’s Niagara wine region (Colantoni pictured).