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So.da expands slate of short-form lifestyle originals
Corus Entertainment’s social and digital agency also inked deals with 21 influencers and online creators to create digital content for its lifestyle brands.
Ted Sarandos to keynote BANFF ’21
The address from Netflix’s co-CEO and chief content officer is set to take place on the opening day of BANFF 2021.
Vortex Media’s Anything For Jackson makes box office splash in Russia, CIS
Released theatrically by Moscow-based distributor Exponenta, the indie horror film took $109,500 on its opening weekend.
Gia Milani to helm MCE, Rink Rat’s next feature
The project is based on Bridget Canning’s debut novel The Greatest Hits of Wanda Jaynes.
William F. White expands studio business into Calgary
The company says the recent boom in the Calgary production sector represents an “incredible opportunity” as it looks to grow its studio operation.
Blue Ant launches true crime-focused channel via Roku
Crimetime signals a growing intention from Blue Ant to find new distribution mechanisms for its programming by packaging select content offerings to appeal to niche audience segments.
Boat Rocker amends IPO; expected to debut on TSX next week
The media company reduced its initial share price and the size of the offering, with the amended IPO set to raise $170 million.
CBBC, Family Channel commission 26 more episodes of Malory Towers
New episodes of the Canada/U.K. treaty coproduction go to camera in England in the spring and Canada this summer.
For the Record producers eye int’l opportunities ahead of SXSW premiere
The music-themed CBC Gem original, produced by Anthology Productions and iThentic, is one of the final projects worked on by late music supervisor David Hayman.
How TikTok Canada is leaning into live programming
Director of content programming Gave Lindo on trends, opportunities and how Canadian companies are using the social media platform to reach new audiences.
Deals: Blue Ant Int’l, LevelFILM, Gusto
Blue Ant International will handle international licensing for unscripted Canadian series Search and Rescue: North Shore, LevelFILM inks an EFM deal, and more.
Eric Abboud promoted to VP and showrunner at Insight Productions
In the expanded role, Abboud, who serves as showrunner for Top Chef Canada, will take more of a leadership role in developing unscripted projects.
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