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How the industry is moving from consultation to action on diversity
Women in Film and Television Canada sought to bring positive vibes to 2021 with a panel on how the industry is moving forward to help underrepresented voices get a foot in the door.
A history-making launch: Uvagut TV becomes Canada’s first Inuit-language TV channel
Set to launch Monday, the channel will broadcast 168 hours of Inuit-produced culture, arts, movies and information programming each week.
Canadian Academy CEO Beth Janson talks evolving through the pandemic, CSAs ’21
VIDEO: After a tumultuous 2020, the Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television is heading into the new year with a renewed sense of optimism about the future of the domestic content sector.
Technicolor Post acquired by Streamland Media
L.A.-based Streamland said it expects to close the acquisition of Technicolor Post, a division within France-headquartered Technicolor, in the first half of the year.
Hot Sheet: Digital Demand for Jan. 5 to 11, 2021
Cobra Kai leads, followed by The Mandalorian at #2 and Star Trek: Discovery at #3.
No Equal, Frantic Films option Brian McClellan’s Powder Mage book series
Joseph Mallozzi is attached to the drama series as showrunner and is set to pen the in-development project’s pilot.
In brief: Holmes Family Effect scores post Super Bowl premiere
Plus, Trio Orange’s new hire and Island Horse Productions options Inside.
Amazon greenlights docuseries on Toronto Maple Leafs
All or Nothing: Toronto Maple Leafs is Amazon Prime Video’s second Canadian original series and is part of the streamer’s “continued investment in Canada.”
Ontario production can continue despite shelter-in-place orders
Film and TV productions are permitted to continue provided they adhere to a number of existing restrictions, including that there are no more than 10 performers on set at once.
Producer, History Makers organizer Bill Nemtin passes away
The award-winning documentary producer, whose credits include The Hand of Stalin, passed away at the age of 77.
Love Nature ups Alison Barrat to SVP, production and development
The promotion will see Barrat develop and commission new content for the Canadian media company’s wildlife and nature brand.
Hot Sheet: Top 30 TV programs, Dec. 28, 2020 to Jan. 3, 2021
The Rookie makes the top three, while Canada’s New Year’s Eve: A Countdown to 2021 comes in at #8 and Star Trek: Discovery lands at #22.
TV adaptation of Risk board game in the works at eOne
Hasbro-owned eOne has inked a first-look, multi-year television deal with House of Cards creator Beau Willimon and Jordan Tappis.
Transparency issues top of mind as CBC broadcast licence hearing gets underway
The CRTC examined what a digital regulatory framework will look like for CBC as they ask for flexibility in their programming requirements.
CMPA reveals nominees for 15th annual Indiescreen Awards
Jennifer Holness, Lori Lozinski and Sarah Spring are among those nominated for the Established Producer Award.
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