Jamie Casemore

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KO Distribution secures raft of sales and format options

Sales include the intergenerational comedy Lakay Nou and the format for the variety series Zenith.

CRTC postpones three public Cancon hearings

The hearings, which are part of the regulatory organization’s work to modernize the Broadcasting Act, have been postponed due to the upcoming federal election.

Deals: Lightdox, OUTtv, Blue Ant Studios, JFE

Lightdox acquires Amalie Atkins’ feature documentary, OUTtv launches first channel in Asia, and more.

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Hot Sheet: Invincible tops overall Canadian TV demand

The adult animated superhero series released its season three finale on March 13.

WIFT-AT names winners for 2025 Wave Awards

The non-profit professional association has also revealed the finalists for the CBC Pitch This! Competition ahead of its annual Making Waves conference.

Screen Nova Scotia acquires soundstage facility for $5M

The 20-acre property includes multiple buildings to accommodate the different needs of film and television production.

Blink49 Studios expands scripted television team

Playback’s 5 to Watch alumna Mackenzie Donaldson and former Amazon Studios exec Andy Bourne are reporting to Carolyn Newman, EVP, global scripted television.

In Brief: Canadian projects line Children’s Emmy winners

Plus: Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie wins in Texas and Tantoo Cardinal is set to be honoured in May.

Quebecor Fund reveals support for two projects, four prodcos

Two projects are being supported through the funder’s Film Production Assistance Program with an additional four companies receiving support through its Export Assistance Program.

Canadian projects nab 35 noms at 2025 Rockie Awards

The Banff World Media Festival has unveiled nominations along with the Grand Jury and plans for this year’s show.

Youth Media Alliance unveils noms for 2025 Awards of Excellence

This year’s selections include projects from Sinking Ship Entertainment, WildBrain, APTN, Lopii Productions and Blue Ant Studios.

MELS taps Aurée Lepage for L.A.-based director role

During her time in the film industry, Lepage has worked on projects from directors including Denis Villeneuve and Martin Scorsese.