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Deals: Copernicus, Blue Ant, 9 Story, Media Ranch

CBC is among the buyers for 2D animation Lana Longbeard, Blue Ant and World of Wonder’s Drag Race Universe heads to Roku, and more.

June 16, 2023

CBC races to renew marblemedia sand-sculpting series

Race Against the Tide was given the greenlight ahead of the season three premiere, with production to begin in the Bay of Fundy this summer.

June 15, 2023

Canadian media leaders tout IP ownership as key to future

The media executives also discussed Bill C-11 and a declining broadcasting system in a globalized landscape on a panel at BANFF.

June 13, 2023

CBC’s unscripted strategy focused on unique Canadian stories

Unscripted executive Jennifer Dettman says the pubcaster is looking for projects that feature connections to the country and spark a cultural conversation.

June 5, 2023

Deals: Attraction Distribution, Blue Ant, levelFILM

Nish Media’s Pour toi Flora sells in Canada and France, Blue Ant Media secures deals for content and FAST channels, plus more.

June 2, 2023

CBC sees streaming as ‘a critical piece of the future’

CBC executives Barbara Williams and Sally Catto explain the FAST strategy and drama focus for the 2023-24 lineup.

June 2, 2023

CBC sets new series and FAST channels for 2023-24 slate

The slate includes new comedy One More Time and dramas Allegiance and Wild Cards, as well as two new free streaming channels.

June 1, 2023

In Brief: CMF launches Canada–France digital incentive

Plus: The CMF has also announced seven funding decisions in partnership with the Quebecor Fund, Kasey Lum rolls on Boldly-produced psychodrama Bloom, and more.

May 29, 2023

CBC, BBC commission Paid in Full: The Battle for Payback

The docuseries on music industry injustice is from Supercollider, Idris Elba’s Green Door Pictures and Sabrina Elba’s Pink Towel, in association with Catalyst.

May 23, 2023