The Scott McGillivray-founded prodco has signed a four-year production commitment with Corus Studios.
Corus Studios reported more than 200 hours of content sales in Q2, including scripted TV movie series The Love Club.
The two plan to develop a 2D-animated kids series based on Toikido’s gaming IP that launches on Roblox in June.
The company says it is looking at all expenses and operations to manage itself during economic uncertainty.
Pluto TV and Fuse Media have secured the first North American distribution deal for OUTtv Proud, and partnered to bring Shades of Black to Pluto TV Canada.
The Pixcom-produced murder mystery drama will begin filming this summer.
The producers of the book series adaptation are RubyRock Pictures and Aircraft Pictures, with Corus’ Waterside Studios as the studio, in collaboration with Nelvana.
Corus said it remains optimistic due to positive signs from its streaming and advanced advertising investments.
Executives Colin Bohm and Greg McLelland discuss how a series of strategic acquisitions and partnerships in 2022 have laid the foundation for its content plans.
Bell Media, CBC and Corus Entertainment share their highest-rated Canadian programs across conventional and specialty channels.
The broadcaster’s first-ever Sustainability Report includes statistics on the level of diversity within its ranks and greenhouse gas emissions.
Canadian programs such as Property Brothers, Bake with Anna Olson, Max and Ruby and Private Eyes are part of the initial launch slate.