Global film and TV studio FIFTH SEASON has secured a raft of global sales across seasons one and two of Wild Cards, a crime solving procedural from Blink49 Studios, Front Street Pictures and Piller/Segan in association with The CW for commissioning broadcaster CBC in Canada. Starring Vanessa Morgan (“Riverdale”) Giacomo Gianniotti (“Grey’s Anatomy”) and Jason Priestley (“Beverly Hills 90210”, “Private Eyes”) Wild Cards’ first season was the network’s #1 new series in 2024 in total audience … [Read more...] about FIFTH SEASON takes Blink49 Studios’ Wild Cards global
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FIFTH SEASON lands new deals and local Exec hire in Canada
Global film and TV studio FIFTH SEASON is continuing to strengthen its footprint in Canada with the signing of new licensing deals across its slate of premium scripted and unscripted content. Additionally, the company has appointed former Wattpad Studios executive Muriel Rosilio to the newly created role of Director of Sales for Canada. Rosilio is responsible for monetizing FIFTH SEASON’s content rights across all media and languages throughout Canada. Rosilio reports into Travis Webb, SVP … [Read more...] about FIFTH SEASON lands new deals and local Exec hire in Canada
Blue Ant Studios and Stretchy announce start of production on animated preschool series Tralala
Blue Ant Studios, an international production studio and rights business, announced from Kidscreen Summit that production has begun on the original animated preschool series Tralala (working title, 52x7’) with delivery slated for 2026. This delightful series is a Canada/New Zealand international co-production with shared animation between Blue Ant Studios and Stretchy for CBC and Sky NZ. Created, written and directed by Harry Sinclair, best known for BAFTA-nominated stop-motion preschool … [Read more...] about Blue Ant Studios and Stretchy announce start of production on animated preschool series Tralala
CBC expands local news coverage in 22 underserved communities across Canada
In an expansion of local and regional news to better serve more Canadians, CBC News has announced that it will hire up to 30 new permanent journalists in 22 communities across Canada, including six locations in B.C., one location in the North, nine across the Prairies in Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba, three in Ontario, and one location each in Quebec, New Brunswick, and Nova Scotia. With the additional roles, CBC News will increase its footprint from 48 to 66 local stations and bureaus … [Read more...] about CBC expands local news coverage in 22 underserved communities across Canada
CBC announces Ioanna Roumeliotis as new host o THE FIFTH ESTATE
CBC today announced that award-winning journalist Ioanna Roumeliotis will join CBC News’ flagship investigative documentary program THE FIFTH ESTATE as full-time host alongside Mark Kelley and Steven D’Souza. Most recently a senior reporter with THE NATIONAL and past guest host of THE FIFTH ESTATE, her first episode in her new role will air Friday, March 7 at 9 p.m. (9:30) on CBC and CBC Gem as part of the program’s 50th anniversary season, offering a deeper look at the dark world of online … [Read more...] about CBC announces Ioanna Roumeliotis as new host o THE FIFTH ESTATE
BBC World Service and CBC unveil new true crime podcast The Con: Kaitlyn’s Baby
The lines between truth and deception blur in the BBC World Service and CBC’s new six-part true crime podcast Kaitlyn’s Baby, launching on 14 January. Kaitlyn, a pregnant young woman in crisis, takes dozens of birth workers through a series of disasters – rape, baby loss, and even a coma. One by one, the doulas struggle to support her, to grieve with her, and even to save her life as they are led down a devastating path. Then the truth comes out – it’s all lies. The Con: Kaitlyn’s Baby is … [Read more...] about BBC World Service and CBC unveil new true crime podcast The Con: Kaitlyn’s Baby
