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Hollywood Suite acquires 20-plus int’l films from Mongrel Media
The deal, which represents the first multi-picture agreement between the two companies, will be used to launch Hollywood Suite’s new programming block World Cinema Wednesdays.
Thunderbird revenue doubles in Q2 as animation biz builds further momentum
The most recent quarter also represented the end of an era at the Vancouver-based company as co-founder and former CEO Tim Gamble stepped down from the board of directors.
NFB to create more equitable hiring practices as part of diversity roadmap
Among its pledges, the organization said it will create a pair of inclusion-focused managerial positions as it looks to build a more “egalitarian, open and diverse organization.”
CMPA calls for code of practice in Bill C-10
The producers association took part in a Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage meeting to discuss ways to address IP retention in a streamer-dominated landscape.
Updated filing reveals more details about Boat Rocker’s proposed IPO
The proceeds of the initial public offering would be between $175 million and $201.3 million, according to documents filed last week.
BBC launches culture and politics-focused SVOD in Canada, U.S.
Ad-free service BBC Selects becomes the latest entrant in a fast-growing domestic SVOD market.
TVA Group annual revenue falls by 10.8% in fiscal 2020
Overall revenue dropped to $508.1 million for the year, with the company’s broadcasting segment feeling the pinch of ad revenue declines.
Netflix acquires worldwide rights to Ricardo Trogi’s latest
French-language dramedy Le Guide de la famille parfaite will launch globally on Netflix at the same time as its Canadian theatrical release through Les Films Opale.
WarnerMedia greenlights 9 Story’s Ladybird Lu
The preschool series was commissioned for Cartoon Network and HBO Max, with 9 Story handling global distribution and retaining global merchandising rights.
Big Brother Canada season nine confirmed for March kickoff
After the eighth installment was cut short due to the onset of the pandemic last March, the Insight Productions series goes live again on March 3.
Boat Rocker files for IPO on TSX, projects boom year
The media company said it plans to use proceeds from the proposed IPO to secure and develop IP, repay debt and fund strategic investments and growth plans.
CMF revamps visual identity, cements strategic objectives for 2021
Val Creighton says the visual rebrand is timely as the organization prepares to spearhead industry consultations that will run parallel to government and regulatory reviews.
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