✖
Jordan Pinto
Hollywood Suite acquires HBO Max drama Valley of Tears
The film-focused specialty network is dipping its toe into premium TV, with president David Kines saying that more exclusive programming acquisitions will be forthcoming.
Slawko Klymkiw on his decision to leave the CFC after 15 years
VIDEO: The outgoing CEO, who announced his retirement last month, discusses the organization’s past and future, weathering the pressures wrought by the pandemic and what’s next once he vacates his post this spring.
Bell Media takes minority stake in Montreal-based Grande Studios
The investment in Grande, which has hosted production on Bell Media series including Transplant and La semaine des 4 Julie, will expand Montreal’s overall production capacity, according to Bell Media Quebec president Karine Moses.
Jeffrey L. Orridge to lead TVO as CEO
Orridge, whose resume includes executive posts at the CBC, Canadian Football League and Canadian Tire, assumes the position following the departure of long-time CEO Lisa de Wilde last year.
Thunderbird developing scripted series based on Wernher Von Braun
Simon Barry is attached as EP, writer and director on the project about the controversial and pioneering aerospace engineer.
Matt Shewchuk unveils new prodco Big Time Decent Productions
The Vancouver-based company has inked a number of talent deals and made a pair of key hires, including the appointment of Rene Brar as head of development.
Netflix cancels The Order after two seasons
The streamer has opted not to move ahead with a third season of the sci-fi drama, created by Dennis Heaton and produced by Nomadic Pictures.
Cineplex revenue down 85% in Q3, but vaccine breakthrough gives hope to exhibition industry
Revenue fell to $61 million in Q3, compared with $418.4 million a year ago, but a backlog of tentpole features and the potential of a vaccine is cause for optimism, said CEO Ellis Jacob.
CMF opens $3M development program for projects without a broadcaster commitment
The program’s launch comes as the CMF looks to expand its funding triggers in order to create new paths to market for producers and creators.
In-production projects cleared to continue in Manitoba
The provincial government has confirmed that projects already underway are permitted to continue shooting, as it implements heightened restrictions to curb the spread of the novel coronavirus.
Comedy based on the life of Jus Reign in the works at CBC
Pier 21 is producing the in-development project, with Russell Peters attached as an executive producer.
Manitoba productions ordered to shut down as province implements COVID lockdown measures
With the provincial government set to issue a final order later today, the local screen sector has mounted a lobbying effort urging the government to allow in-production projects to be completed.
The definitive CDN broadcast and production resource.Over 5,000 company listings!
