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Barry Walsh
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.
Nancy Dubuc departs as CEO of Vice Media Group
Dubuc announced her resignation five years after joining Vice Media Group in 2018.
Home Town Takeover prodco RTR Media promotes four
The promotions follow a significant boost in the Toronto-based company’s production activity over the last six months.
Former Bell Media exec Tony Leadman joins Weather Channel
Leadman will lead international distribution for the network’s primetime programming and original series.
Saloon Media ups Nick Crowe to head unscripted development
The Blue Ant Media-owned prodco has also hired Tara Elwood as a full-time production executive as it expands its unscripted portfolio.
Veteran exec Tony Tackaberry forms new prodco, strikes deal with Blue Ant Studios
Tackaberry’s first-look deal with Blue Ant Studios is to develop and produce unscripted series, premium docs and a range of formats.
Former Hot Docs director Alan Black joins Canadaland as chief operating officer
Black will oversee all non-editorial operations for the podcast company and news organization, after leaving Hot Docs in early April.
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