TV

5’7 Films partners with Kevin Healey on multi-genre slate

EXCLUSIVE: The prodco, co-founded by Adam Rodness and Stu Stone, is also partnering with Trailer Park Boys’ Robb Wells.

Deals: Postmedia Studios, ATN, Keshet International

Postmedia Studios partners with VEEPS to bring the live concert streaming service to Canada, ATN expands to 54 channels on Rogers, and more.

In Brief: Beza Hailu’s in-progress feature wins in Cannes

The CW acquires season four of Global’s Family Law, David Bezmozgis to direct adaptation of his novel The Betrayers, and more.

TVA Group announces more job cuts in TV division

The latest announcement of the 30 job cuts follows two major restructurings from the company in 2023.

White Pine Pictures options rights for cybersecurity book

President Peter Raymont plans to adapt Ronald J. Deibert’s non-fiction novel into a drama series.

Blue Ant’s first format adaptation begins filming

Co-president Mark Bishop discusses how the company’s Race Against the Tide format made its way to Scotland’s shores.

Super Channel, Ryan Reynolds team on Oilers docuseries

The five-part series will focus on the Oilers’ dominance in the NHL in the 1980s.

Sinking Ship starts production on YouTube series Lila Goes Viral

With original music and an influencer feel, this live-actioner is the Canadian studio’s answer to tackling climate storytelling without “doom, gloom and preaching,” says Sinking Ship’s Alexis Grieve.

Shwayta Sharma named for 2025 SACFF X BANFF Fellowship

Sharma will participate in the upcoming Banff World Media Festival and bring forward a slate of original comedy series.

Deals: Odin’s Eye, Sphere Abacus, Spin Master, Echo Media, Cineflix Rights

Odin’s Eye Animation has acquired international sales rights to Hungary/Canada/Germany coproduction Fairyheart, Sphere Abacus has sold true-crime series Murder by Medic in multiple territories, and more.

Multiple Canadian winners at 2025 Global Production Awards

The BC Film Commission at Creative BC won for Film Commission of the Year while Cinespace Studios Toronto was named Studio of the Year.

Hot Sheet

Hot Sheet: You remains top in demand for digital originals

HBO’s The Last of Us maintained top overall TV show demand for the third straight week.