Carmine Street Guitars to play for Abramorama
The U.S.-based distributor has picked up the U.S. rights to filmmaker Ron Mann’s 10th feature documentary and is planning a theatrical release for spring 2019.
eOne sells The Rookie into 160 territories
The police drama sold to M6 (France), Sky (U.K.) and RAI (Italy) among others ahead of its Oct. 16 broadcast premiere.
Spin Master to relaunch Bakugan
The company has teamed up with TMS Entertainment and Nelvana to create a new series for Cartoon Network based on the hit property.
Coroner to go global with NBCU International
The procedural will air on NBCU networks in multiple territories worldwide. (Series star Serinda Swan pictured.)
9 Story to walk Clifford around the world
The company has been appointed as the global distributor for Scholastic Entertainment’s revamped Clifford The Big Red Dog series.
Behind Blue Ant’s growing distribution business
Ahead of MIPCOM, EVP Solange Attwood talks about how international expansion, new lines of business and closer collaboration with third-party prodcos has facilitated growth.
Bron launches Ventures division
The new arm of the company has formed a strategic partnership with Brooklyn-based prodco Animal Kingdom.
Deals: CBC, Gusto Worldwide, eOne
CBC inks deals for Barry Avrich’s The Reckoning: Hollywood’s Worst Kept Secret, Finding The Secret Path and Jessica Jessica, Gusto sells three originals, plus more.
BCE names Mirko Bibic COO
In his new position, the exec will lead Bell’s customer-facing business units, while Wade Oosterman will take on the role of vice-chair for BCE and Bell Canada.
Our House Media invests in new prodco 4East Media
The recently formed unscripted prodco is led by Sharone Ostrovsky, Peter Esteves, Liz West and Sonya Roberts.
Hot Sheet: Digital Demand Sept. 25 to Oct.1, 2018
Netflix’s Stranger Things comes in at #1, while The Handmaid’s Tale breaks the top three and Star Trek: Discovery lands at #6.
How Sepia Films feeds its feature biz
Tina Pehme discusses the company’s latest film, Anthem of a Teenage Prophet, ahead of its world premiere at VIFF.
In brief: NBCUniversal’s Hayu launches in Canada
Plus: eOne adds a new VP of development and signs a first-look deal, VIFF creates an award in Rob Stewart’s name, and more.
Knowledge Network’s BBC Kids channel to close
The B.C. pubcaster’s CEO and president Rudy Buttignol discusses the challenging environment facing independents.
Proper starts cooking in ‘Mary’s Kitchen’
The new CTV culinary show follows season-three MasterChef Canada winner Mary Berg as she preps dishes inspired by loved ones.
WIFT-T Reception at TIFF - Ontario Creates president and CEO Karen Thorne-Stone with Vice Canada general manager Nina Sudra. Photo by Kowthar Omar from Eddy Perez Photography.
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