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WBITVP, Quebecor Content adapting 24 in 24: Last Chef Standing

Ahead of MIPCOM, Warner Bros International Television Production (WBITVP) has announced the first international format adaptation of 24 in 24: Last Chef Standing with Quebecor Content in Canada. A 12-episode series will air on TVA in Spring 2026, produced by Pixcom. 24 in 24: Last Chef Standing is part culinary marathon, part social experiment, with […]

October 9, 2025

Go Button Media greenlit for two new series by Cineflix Rights, Super Channel

As it celebrates 10 years in business, Canadian independent producer Go Button Media is going into production on two new factual series: War Trains (8 x 60) and Ancient Disasters (10 x 60). Both have been recently greenlit by long-standing Go Button collaborators, international distributor Cineflix Rights and Canadian broadcaster Super Channel, and form part […]

October 8, 2025

Bell Canada will offer AST connectivity in 2026

Bell Canada has announced it is launching a direct-to-cell satellite service in 2026 – offering customers video, voice, text and broadband data – through a partnership with Texas-based AST SpaceMobile. It’s the latest effort by the Canadian company to provide connectivity to the country’s most rural and challenging geographies, as global space companies race to […]

October 3, 2025By Chris Forrester

Canada: Crave Standard With Ads on Prime Video

Crave has announced that its Standard With Ads tier is now available for purchase on Prime Video in Canada. Prime Video customers can subscribe directly through their account for C$11.99 per month. “Amazon is a valued and important partner of Bell Media. The introduction of additional Crave plans on Prime Video offers more choice and […]

October 1, 2025

Canada: Barney’s World now on Prime Video, Netflix

Barney’s World is continuing to grow its international and platform reach – now streaming on Prime Video and Netflix in Canada. First introduced to audiences in October 2024, Barney’s World is designed for a new generation of fans while staying true to the heart of the iconic franchise. Prime Video in Canada in now home […]

September 24, 2025

BIG Media licenses 4 series to Corus and Bell

BIG Media, the global production company, distributor and channel provider, has locked in sales for multiple series with Canada’s leading entertainment companies: Corus Entertainment and Bell Media. The announcement was made by BIG Media co-founder and President Danny Wilk. Corus has acquired season 3 of Renovation Hunters  (10 x 30’) and the upcoming season 4, […]

September 22, 2025

Telesat withdraws plan for extra satellites

Canada-based satellite operator Telesat has formally cancelled its plans for an additional 1,671 low Earth orbiting (LEO) satellites. Telesat has already admitted that its important geostationary DTH business is under pressure and is betting its business mainly on a new LEO fleet, called Lightspeed. Lightspeed will comprise about 200 satellites. The now cancelled 1,671 craft […]

September 19, 2025By Chris Forrester

Canada: CosmoBlue Media launches CosmoGO TVoD

CosmoBlue Media, the media entertainment company, has announced the launch of CosmoGO’s TVoD service in Canada transforming what was formerly known as Cineplex Store. The new platform delivers the latest movies and series to customers, available to watch anytime, anywhere, across all devices. “CosmoGO marks the beginning of a bold new chapter for Canadian audiences,” […]

September 16, 2025

No Good Productions partners with FAST Channels TV to launch Rock Solid Wrestling TV

No Good Productions, the creative force behind Rock Solid Wrestling TV, has announced its collaboration with FAST Channels TV to introduce their latest venture, a FAST (Free Ad-Supported Streaming TV) channel, to audiences worldwide. Rock Solid Wrestling TV is the newest addition to the FAST channel lineup. Rock Solid Wrestling TV follows a colourful collection […]

August 26, 2025

Canada: DAZN extends Bundesliga rights

Germany’s top-flight football league, Bundesliga, and DAZN, the sports streaming platform, have extended their partnership in Canada for an additional two years. The renewed agreement coincides with the start of the new Bundesliga season.  DAZN subscribers gain access to every Bundesliga match, as well as top-tier Bundesliga 2 content. All matches and highlights will be […]

August 26, 2025