Netflix invests in next generation of Canadian creators

June 12, 2019 | David Farnor

Netflix is stepping up its investment in the next generation of underrepresented Canadian creators.

At the 2019 Banff World Media Festival, the streaming giant joined imagineNATIVE, The Indigenous Screen Office (ISO) and Wapikoni Mobile to announce a suite of partnerships … Read More

Netflix sets up Canadian base at Pinewood Toronto and Cinespace

February 26, 2019 | David Farnor

Netflix is creating a dedicated production hub in Toronto, choosing two studio spaces in Toronto that expand its production presence in Canada.

At Cinespace Studios, Netflix will lease four sound stages, along with office space and support space totaling approximately … Read More

Netflix commits to $500m spend on Canadian content

October 2, 2017 | David Farnor

Netflix has committed to invest half a billion Canadian dollars on original content from Canada over the next five years.

The country’s Heritage Minister, Melanie Joly, announced the agreement between Canada and the streaming giant last week, unveiling her vision … Read More

Netflix rescues Degrassi from Canadian TV detention

June 10, 2015 | David Farnor

Netflix has teamed up with Canada’s Family Channel to save Degrassi from detention.

What’s a Degrassi?

Don’t worry: if you didn’t understand any of that sentence, you’re not alone. Degrassi is a Canadian TV show that they used to have … Read More