MIPCOM: ITV’s Carolyn McCall on cozying up to the consumer
The CEO of ITV discussed the company’s new three-year strategy, which will see it zero in on the direct-to-consumer relationship.
Finding Big Country takes VIFF’s People’s Choice
Meanwhile, Gwaai Edenshaw and Helen Haig-Brown’s Edge of the Knife claimed the most popular Canadian feature award.
SBS Food brings some ‘Gusto’ to its programming
Bonacini’s Italy and Spencer’s Big 30 are two of the titles set to join the Australian food channel’s slate.
Media Ranch, Quebecor Content partner on format incubator
The winning project will receive financial backing from Quebecor Content to produce a proof-of-concept episode, with Media Ranch distributing the format internationally.
9 Story Media adds to management team
The Toronto-based kids producer/distributor has hired a former Nickelodeon exec, and promoted a number of key talent across its businesses.
Datsit Sphere acquires Go Films
President and CEO Bruno Dube said the purchase of the film-focused prodco will allow the company to expand its scope in local and global markets.
Disney, Netflix unleash more Air Bud content
The Vancouver-based prodco is readying its first TV series, Pup Academy, for Disney Channel in the U.S., and struck a deal with Netflix on a new movie.
MIPCOM: Scaling up with the Global Creative Alliance
Fourteen producer organizations sign an MOU in Cannes to help their memberships compete in an increasingly consolidated landscape.
Deals: DHX Media, Farpoint Films, Media Ranch
Season one of Mega Man: Fully Charged goes to U.K. kids broadcaster POP, while Farpoint Films inks content deals with Rive Gauche Television and Kew Media.
Zaib Shaikh appointed consul general in L.A.
The former Toronto film commissioner takes over from James Villeneuve in representing Canadian interests in America’s cultural industries’ capital.
Hot Sheet: Digital Demand Oct. 2 to 8, 2018
Stranger Things and Ozark claim the top spots, followed by The Handmaid’s Tale at #3.
Hangar 18 heads to Sudbury for Spare Parts
The horror feature is directed by Andrew T. Hunt and produced via Raven Banner’s joint venture with 9 Light Entertainment and Red Square Motion.
Look Mom, Boutique Filmes partner on animated series
Great Hotel Rudini of Illusionism is a treaty copro between Canada and Brazil.
MIPCOM 2018: Sellers talk slates, strategies and trends
Senior execs from Gusto, Boat Rocker, Corus and more discuss international buyers’ appetites and shows they’re excited about.
Shaftesbury, Pope Productions unleash Rex
The eight-part series, commissioned by Citytv, is based on a European format about a detective and his hardworking dog.
WIFT-T Reception at TIFF - CBC host Aarti Pole at WIFT-T\'s annual TIFF party. Photo by Eduardo Pereira from Eddy Perez Photography.
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