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RX France launches MIP London, MIPTV to wrap this year
MIP London will run concurrently with the next edition of the London TV Screenings, from Feb. 24 to 27.
Hussain Currimbhoy, 10 Hot Docs programmers exit festival team
UPDATED: The exodus comes the day before the documentary festival is set to announce the programming for its 31st edition.
Hot Docs facing ‘significant operational deficit’
President Marie Nelson issued an appeal for support to members on Friday, warning about the festival’s long-term sustainability.
Paramount Global to begin layoffs as part of cost-cutting measures
The company’s affected U.S. employees will be notified by the end of the business day, with cuts outside of the U.S. happening over time.
Fremantle acquires Singapore-based Beach House Pictures
The prodco was previously owned by Toronto-headquartered Blue Ant Media.
Solange Attwood launches Serial Maven Studios with Asha Daniere
The Toronto-based studio is dedicated to original unscripted IP, with a focus on new models for development, financing and production.
Canadian associations join global call for streaming regulations
The CMPA, AQPM and APFC are among 20 global screen organizations calling on governments to protect local content and IP.
OUTtv commissions trio of doc projects
The slate includes Our Gay Family from Toronto’s Firestarter Productions.
Blue Ant Media acquires Toronto’s marblemedia
The acquisition marks a significant consolidation move in Canadian media as the two companies merge their production and distribution businesses.
Lionsgate to acquire eOne from Hasbro for US$500 million
The acquisition will allow Lionsgate to scale its operations in Canada and the U.K., according to CEO Jon Feltheimer.
WGA votes overwhelmingly in favour of strike action
The WGA and producers’ association AMPTP are in negotiations for the current standard agreement, which expires May 1.
Vice Media Group appoints new co-CEOs
Bruce Dixon and Hozefa Lokhandwala take on the joint position to replace Nancy Dubuc.
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