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Sofia Bohdanowicz’s Opus 28 takes the stage in Montreal
Director Sofia Bohdanowicz and producer Aonan Yang discuss wrapping the film’s production in front of a live audience at Orchestre Métropolitain.
Bell Media to acquire Outfront assets for $410M
The media company is picking up Outfront’s Canadian advertising business for its Astral network.
Playback Film Summit sessions to tackle Bill C-11, film financing
Newly announced speakers for the Oct. 24 and 25 summit include Tonya Williams, Floyd Kane, Fawzia Mirza and Zarrar Khan.
Ad-supported TV streaming rapidly rising, says Roku report
The latest report on Canadian streaming habits showed that more than half of internet users surveyed said they use AVOD platforms.
Deals: The Roku Channel, 9 Story Media, Kidoodle
WildBrain sells children’s programming to the Roku Channel, 9 Story Distribution expands to gaming content, plus more.
BANFF ’23 dispatches: Global Cancon opportunities
Delegates also heard how the WGA strike is affecting scripted, and how Fremantle wants to work with Canadians.
In Brief: CRTC extends some deadlines for C-11 consultations
Plus: SODEC supports 10 projects in its television production assistance program, the NLFDC names its new CEO, and more.
Photo gallery: Red carpet premiere of Apple TV+ series Jane
Sinking Ship Entertainment’s J.J. Johnson, who produced and created Jane, joined Diane Warren, Leona Lewis and Dr. Jane Goodall on the red carpet.
CSAs ’23: CBC’s The Porter leads TV nominations
The historical drama tops the pack with 19 nominations, followed by CBC’s Sort Of and CBC Gem’s Detention Adventure with 15 nods apiece.
Submissions now open for Playback’s Indie List 2023
The Indie List is Playback‘s annual measurement of Canada’s independent prodcos by production and development spend. Click here to access the survey.
The changing deal structures for international coproductions
As streamers ease up on global rights in a tough economy, new copro windows are emerging, making global partnerships more crucial than ever.
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