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Playback presents its 2024 Best of the Year

We’ve named 11 people, companies and projects that found ways to inspire, surprise and impress us this year.

Photo gallery: 2024 WIFT+ Crystal Awards Gala

The 37th Crystal Awards were held at the Fairmont Royal York Hotel in Toronto on Nov. 21.

In Brief: RIDM sets opening, closing films for 2024 edition

Plus: CBC, APTN and the ISO select two creators for pre-development support, five Newfoundland producers will be honoured at SJIWFF, and more.

Photo gallery: CBC New Indigenous Voices turns 20

The National Screen Institute celebrated the 20th anniversary of the program at the West End Cultural Centre in Winnipeg.

In Brief: Sullivan’s Crossing makes $47M economic impact

Plus: Nicola Rose’s Magnetosphere sets its debut in Hamilton, the Windsor International Film Festival gets a multi-year investment, and more.

10 to Watch: Meet the class of 2024

This year’s cohort includes writers, directors, producers, executives and an up-and-coming composer.

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Hot Sheet: Canadian TV, digital demand stays steady in July

HBO’s House of the Dragon saw increased demand halfway through its season two run.

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Hot Sheet: House of the Dragons reigns over Canadian demand

Prime Video’s The Boys continued to lead demand for digital originals in the first week of July.

Photo Gallery: 2024 Latin Forum

The inaugural Latin Forum was held at Toronto’s Lula Lounge on July 17.

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Hot Sheet: House of the Dragon, The Boys maintain demand

FX series The Bear saw an uptick in demand for its season three premiere.

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Hot Sheet: The Boys soars in demand for season four premiere

Netflix’s Bridgerton continued to lead the charts, while House of the Dragon rose in demand.

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Hot Sheet: Star Wars spinoff The Acolyte leaps in demand

Meanwhile, Netflix original Bridgerton maintained the top spot for the first week of June.