Jamie Casemore

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Montreal’s Rodeo FX acquires Mikros Animation

The VFX and creative company has acquired the animation studio behind films such as PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie.

Veteran exec Angela Jennings co-founds Skywild Pictures

Tom Hastings, former Paramount+ Canada head of original programming, has boarded the Toronto-based company as VP, development.

GRAiNEY Pictures taps Cohen brothers for Canadian division

The screenwriting and producing veterans are joining the company’s Canadian division in executive producer roles.

Hot Docs sets 34 Canadian films for the festival’s 2025 edition

The annual Toronto documentary festival will open with the world premiere of Noam Gonick’s Parade: Queer Acts of Love & Resistance.

Bell Media acquires majority stake in Sphere Abacus

Sphere Media acquired Sphere Abacus, formerly known as Abacus Media Rights, in 2024.

Tyson Media secures bobsledding, skeleton filming rights

The Vancouver-based company is in discussion with TV and streaming networks to air its three-part bobsled docuseries Redemption Run.

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.