“The Couple Next Door” is loosely adapted from Scandi drama "Dopamin" made by Kamikaze Film CPH, format sales by REinvent International Sales, and the Dutch format ‘The Neighbors’ made by Millstreet Films.
A new study by Telefilm Canada and the Movie Theatre Association of Canada reveals changing audience behaviors, declining ticket sales, and signs of recovery for 2025 in the country’s theatrical market.
Driven by the rising appeal of Anime and Dramas, Japan’s share of non-US franchises on Netflix North America jumped from 13% to 29% between Q2 2022 and Q2 2025, while UK franchises declined from 26% to 17%, according to Ampere Analysis.
With 416,000 viewers and a 21.6% share in the 25–69 demo, the long-running adaptation of Rabbit Films’ format becomes the top local production on Kanal 5 since 2008, prompting a swift renewal for Season 10.
After halting new studio output, Nelvana continues with its 5,000-plus half-hour library through licensing, merchandising, and global distribution, amid Corus’ mounting $1 billion-plus debt and broader industry consolidation.