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In Brief: Cirque du Soleil launches L.A.-based studio
Plus: A number of screen industry veterans are inducted to the Order of Canada, WIFT-AT names its Pamela Segger All Access Pass Award winner, and more.
Deals: OUTtv, Love Nature, WildBrain
OUTtv commissions U.K. docuseries, Love Nature launches on Peacock, and more.
Deals: Peacock, Nelvana, Guru Studio
Peacock acquires Jen Markowitz’s doc Summer Qamp, Nelvana’s Millie Magnificent lands more presales, and more.
In Brief: Canadian/Israeli copro Tropicana to bow at Karlovy Vary
Plus: Matthew Rankin’s latest feature wins first Directors’ Fortnight People’s Choice prize and Lauren Grant’s screenplay is selected for Wscripted list.
Photo Gallery: 2024 Vancouver Scripted Summit
The annual event, hosted by the Pacific Screenwriting Program, took place on April 18.
Deals: Blue Ant Studios, OUTtv, GRB Media Ranch
Blue Ant’s rights business adds Stormy to its global catalogue, OUTtv boards a U.K. competition format, plus more.
Deals: Cineflix Rights, Sinking Ship, SiriusXM Canada
Cineflix Rights adds a trio of docs to its MIPTV slate, Sinking Ship Entertainment scores licensing deals for Odd Squad, and more.
OTT subscription revenues forecast to grow in Canada
Convergence Research Group’s annual Couch Potato Report says revenue in Canada grew by 14% in 2023.
Subscriptions for streamers see slight decline: MTM report
Based on fall 2023 data, the complete report uncovers new insights on TV ownership, video services, brands and consumer behaviour.
Photo gallery: Canada at the Oscars 2024
Two-time Oscar winner Ben Proudfoot was among the Canadians in attendance at the March 7 reception in L.A.
Submissions are open for Playback’s Indie List 2024
The annual list measuring production spend from Canadian independent prodcos is back for another year. Complete the survey today.
Prime Time ’24 dispatches: Media execs talk collaborations, Bill C-11
The last day of the conference also touched on the relationship between the creative sector and AI, and film and TV’s role in addressing the climate emergency.
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