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Barry Walsh
MPA, DGA react to Canadian trade practices in U.S. gov’t submissions
Weeks before U.S. president Donald Trump’s new tariffs, the U.S. screen industry orgs shared feedback on what they view as “predatory” and “protectionist” policies in Canada and elsewhere.
Sherry Fynbo’s Last Word Entertainment bolsters team
James Carroll and Fiona Crago have both joined the new Toronto-based production and distribution company.
DOC Institute honours Ed Barreveld, Jules Koostachin
Both will be celebrated as part of the DOC Institute’s 11th annual Honours Awards in Toronto on Dec. 4.
Crave takes Hungarian version of The Traitors
Bell Media previously commissioned both a French and English-language version of The Traitors in Canada.
Amazon shutting down Freevee, folding content into Prime Video
There are no layoffs associated with the move.
TIFF pulls Russians at War screenings due to threats
The Toronto International Film Festival said they are committed to showing the film when it is safe to do so.
Blue Ant Media ups Carlyn Staudt to EVP role
The longtime executive has been promoted to EVP, global channels and streaming.
Postmedia sets up studios division with Contend
The studio is currently developing film, TV and short-form projects from Canadian creators and producers.
Skydance, Paramount Global reach merger agreement
Paramount Global has a notable presence in Canada’s streaming landscape with Paramount+ and Pluto TV.
Hot Docs board shake up as co-chairs step down
The festival board is scaling back from fourteen members to three alongside interim executive director, Janice Dawe.
Corus Entertainment’s Doug Murphy exits; Troy Reeb, John Gossling named co-CEOs
Corus Entertainment CEO Doug Murphy is exiting after 21 years with the company.
Hot Docs fears 2024 festival ‘will be the last’ without federal help
The documentary festival said the government “has picked winners and losers” in the cultural sector following the 2024 budget release.
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