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Shaftesbury
Deals: Shaftesbury, eOne, Black Fawn
Two Canadian series pick up additional distribution overseas, while distributor Black Fawn nabs the rights to the Toronto-produced horror Scarecrows.
Murdoch Mysteries lives on at CBC
The pubcaster renewed the procedural drama for a 14th season, with star Yannick Bisson telling fans it ‘might be a little different’ than previous seasons.
Shaftesbury, LaRue projects among Development Packaging picks
Of the 164 projects submitted for the IPF and CMF program, 13 English-language and seven French-language short-form scripted series made the cut.
The reality check
From Playback Magazine: For those waiting for augmented reality to go mainstream, welcome to the year where the technology edges into practical reality.
AVOD’s revenue potential in a growing streaming-focused market
As the world turns to steaming services for their media consumption during the COVID-19 pandemic, advertisers are taking note of the opportunities in AVOD.
Wynonna Earp shuts down production in Alberta
Shaftesbury has also postponed shooting on Departure in Toronto, while Ottawa prepares to announce emergency funds for workers not covered by EI.
Shaftesbury, Company option Burrows’ Birder Murder Mysteries
The first partnership between the two companies, the project is expected to bring together a roster of Canadian and U.K. screenwriters.
In brief: Unite Central heads to Berlin’s copro market
Plus: eOne clears the final regulatory hurdle in its Hasbro deal, Touchwood PR adds to its publicity team and Super Channel promotes Kimberley Ball.
Murdoch Mysteries hits milestone 200th episode
Peter Mitchell and Christina Jennings on how Murdoch weathered the storm to become one of the most enduring hits in Canadian TV history.
Ghost BFF floats to KindaTV for season two
New episodes of Babe Nation’s short-form digital series will debut on Shaftesbury’s CAVCO-certified YouTube channel next year.
Shaftesbury’s Hudson & Rex heads to new territories
Germany’s Beta Film GmbH has closed new European deals on the canine-cop procedural starring John Reardon.
Acorn TV, Sky NZ join The Sounds
The psychological thriller will debut on Acorn TV in the U.S. and New Zealand on Sky NZ next year.
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