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In Brief: M’infiltrer dans ta vie to world premiere at Canneseries
Plus: Rogers reaches a new national rights deal with the NHL and SMPIA rebrands to ScreenSask.
TVO reveals new docs premiering in spring slate
The two world premieres hail from Toronto prodcos Good Earth Productions and Fathom Film Group.
Just for Laughs FAST channel launches on Pluto TV
The launch of the channel on Pluto TV marks Just for Entertainment Distribution’s first dedicated FAST channel in the Canadian market.
APTN renews Amplify docuseries for season three
Each episode of the series from Wolfwalker Productions explores a different Indigenous musician.
Boat Rocker’s Q4 and full-year results reveal revenue decline
Declines in television revenues and scripted production, attributed to “macroeconomic headwinds,” were noted as a factor in the recent reverse takeover by Blue Ant Media.
Canadian Film Day doubles partner registrations compared to 2024
Reel Canada organizers expect the day’s screenings to exceed 2,000 on April 16.
BANFF to laud Hans Zimmer with Career Achievement award
Zimmer will also take part in a panel session alongside members of Bleeding Fingers Music, the composer collective he co-founded.
CBC greenlights second season of For the Culture
The second season of the series, produced by OYA Media Group and Noble Television, will premiere on CBC Gem later this year.
CRTC sets new dates for two postponed hearings
Hearings on defining and supporting “Canadian program” and the sustainability of the broadcasting system have been reset, while the date for the hearing on Canadian and Indigenous audio content has not yet been confirmed.
Darkest Miriam wins Best Feature at CFF
Other winners at this year’s Canadian Film Fest include Nik Sexton’s Skeet and Sarah Galea-Davis for The Players.
Bell Media appoints Matt McGowan to new SVP role
The former Snap exec will oversee Bell Media’s advertising sales and partnerships strategy.
WIFT+ Toronto selects eight shorts for annual showcase
The shorts are up for four awards at the event, offering more than $20,000 in cash and in-kind prizes.
Crave’s Empathie takes Series Mania audience award
It is the first series produced entirely in Quebec to take part in Series Mania’s international competition.
BBDO Canada, ACTRA sign commercial projects deal
The move involving one of Canada’s larger advertising agencies, announced March 28, is effective immediately.
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