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Deals: Super Channel, Amuz Distribution, Spin Master

Super Channel acquires Australian drama Fake, Amuz Distribution inks licensing deals in Europe, and more.

Tom Hastings out at Paramount+ as cuts hit Canadian team

Hastings is one of a number of Canadian employees that are being laid off this week, Playback has learned.

Paramount+ renews SkyMed for a third season

Season three of the high-flying medical drama goes to camera later this month in Manitoba and Ontario.

Paramount+ to launch ad tier in Canada in April

The streamer is also increasing the price of its Standard plan in Canada to $10.99.

Paramount+, inkcanada partner on networking initiative

The #inkdrinks program invites screenwriters to inclusive networking events, which kick off in Toronto this week.

Paramount Global to begin layoffs as part of cost-cutting measures

The company’s affected U.S. employees will be notified by the end of the business day, with cuts outside of the U.S. happening over time.

Vanessa Case joins Paramount+, Pluto TV in Canada in VP role

Case takes over the role previously held by Katrina Kowalski, who was promoted last year to oversee Pluto TV’s international content.

Paramount+ to launch premium, ad tiers in Canada

The premium plan is set to launch in Canada on Nov. 16, while the ad tier will roll out in 2024.

Deals: CBC, Sinking Ship, Level 33, WildBrain

Paramount+ original drama The Ex-Wife has been acquired by CBC and Radio-Canada, Sinking Ship racks up new sales, plus more.

Twisted Metal

Deals: Paramount+, Hollywood Suite, CBC

Sony gaming franchise adaptation Twisted Metal lands at Paramount+, CBC spotlights cricket, plus more.

BANFF ’23 dispatches: Paramount Global’s stake in Canada

Global and local experts discussed opportunities and concerns for the Canadian market, including the health of the kids sector.

Katrina Kowalski and Doug Smith

Paramount+ unveils first Canadian development slate

New development projects, an original doc, and a raft of acquisitions are part of its Canadian slate announced at the Banff World Media Festival.