Plus, Uninterrupted Canada and Par-Lay Content play ball with Fred VanVleet and director Trevor Mack’s film Portraits From a Fire heads to post-production.
The deal, which represents the first multi-picture agreement between the two companies, will be used to launch Hollywood Suite’s new programming block World Cinema Wednesdays.
The most recent quarter also represented the end of an era at the Vancouver-based company as co-founder and former CEO Tim Gamble stepped down from the board of directors.
The thriller from Black Fawn Films and Breakthrough Entertainment is set to be released this April.
Howes, who most recently served as executive director of the Canadian Filmmakers Distribution Centre, assumes the role on March 1.
Among its pledges, the organization said it will create a pair of inclusion-focused managerial positions as it looks to build a more “egalitarian, open and diverse organization.”
Four key promotions will see the company focus on content development, production and franchise growth.
Murdoch Mysteries claims the #29 spot, meanwhile The Rookie leads this week’s list.
The producers association took part in a Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage meeting to discuss ways to address IP retention in a streamer-dominated landscape.
Gillis will oversee operations, sales and marketing in the newly created position, based out of Gusto’s Ottawa studio.
Canadian theatre director and actor Keira Loughran is attached to write and direct.
Empire and The Cosby Show actor Phylicia Rashad is expected to star in the series, as well as executive produce.
The Croods: A New Age leads, followed by News of the World at #2 and Promising Young Woman at #3.