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Deals: Boat Rocker, CBC/Radio-Canada, 9 Story, Cineflix Rights
Boat Rocker Rights picks up The Secrets of Friendship, CBC/Radio-Canada expands its Paralympics broadcast deal, plus more.
Hot Sheet: Ted Lasso soars to silver for digital originals
Meanwhile, Letterkenny held firm to No. 3 while Netflix’s Shadow and Bone entered the digital originals list at No. 5.
Auteur-driven SVOD Tënk expands into English Canada
The Quebec-based platform’s catalogue of more than 40 films on SVOD and 350 films on VOD is now available.
Netflix boards Norman Jewison Film Program as a lead supporter
The CFC film program supports the careers of emerging to mid-level Canadian directors, writers, producers and editors.
Filmmaker Claude Fournier dies at 91
Fournier leaves behind a rich legacy in Quebec cinema as a prolific director, including the film Two Women in Gold (Deux femmes en or).
Martin Carrier stepping down as president of MELS
MELS management will establish a leadership transition plan following Carrier’s departure on March 24.
Hot Sheet: The Problem with Jon Stewart hits digital originals chart
Meanwhile, The Mandalorian and The Last of Us ranked No. 1 for digital originals and overall TV, respectively.
Cineflix Media elevates Sam Berliner to general counsel
Berliner will represent and advise Cineflix Media as well as engage in key initiatives and negotiations across the company.
Canada lands 37 BANFF Rockie Awards nominations
The tally is higher than last year and places Canada third among countries nominated, behind the U.S. and U.K.
Sean Menard’s love letter to MuchMusic off to SXSW
299 Queen Street West will make its world premiere at SXSW as part of its 24 Beats Per Second section.
Hot Sheet: The Mandalorian blasts into top two for overall demand
Meanwhile, Crave’s Star Trek: Picard placed at No. 2 and No. 5 for digital originals and overall TV, respectively.
WIDC selects spring/summer 2023 CAM participants
The Career Advancement Module sessions will run March through July, coinciding with the Vancouver International Women in Film Festival and Female Eye Film Festival.
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