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Tumbling ad revenue hits Corus Entertainment’s year-end, Q4 financial results
TV revenue for the most recent quarter fell 13% to $299.1 million as advertising revenue plummeted by 25%.
Playback’s 10 to Watch: Asia Youngman
After swapping a burgeoning career in VFX to pursue writing and directing, Youngman is piquing the interest of industry heavyweights as she undertakes a mission to bring untold Indigenous stories to worldwide audiences.
Blue Ant Media acquires tech news publication Mobile Syrup
The media company is continuing to evolve its portfolio of assets, with the online resource on mobile technology joining other Blue Ant-owned publications including Cottage Life.
Dark Side of the Ring renewed for expanded third season
The professional wrestling series, produced by VICE Studios Canada in partnership with Bell Media’s Crave, has become the highest-rated show on VICE TV.
No Equal Entertainment pulls off a Faith Heist in Hamilton
No Equal principal J.B. Sugar directed and produced the drama for U.S. network Bounce TV.
Randy Lennox to exit Bell Media in 2021
Bell group president and vice chair Wade Oosterman will assume leadership of the media company when Lennox departs on Jan. 4.
Deepa Mehta’s Funny Boy to debut on Netflix in December
Ava DuVernay’s distribution label ARRAY Releasing handled the sale to the global streaming giant.
Cineflix Rights fortifies scripted ambitions with SVP hire
U.K.-based Tom Misselbrook has been appointed SVP, scripted sales and development as the distribution arm of Cineflix Media looks to continue building momentum during a strong 2020.
Shaw Rocket, Wattpad unveil narrative podcast winner, with Shaftesbury set to produce
The prodco will lead development and production on a podcast adaptation of Loridee De Villa’s script The Infinite Worlds of Ella Jane.
CBC’s Blades cleared to resume after positive COVID test
The two-hour live premiere will now air on Oct. 22, a week after the sixth season had been scheduled to debut.
Behind the launch of Julie Bristow’s new venture, Content Catalyst Fund
VIDEO: The veteran content exec chats with Playback about amplifying the market potential of female stories and storytellers, new beginnings, CFF’s 25-project development slate and more.
Indiecan Entertainment acquires MMA feature Cagefighter
The Saskatchewan-shot film, produced by Trilight Entertainment and Anamorphic Media, is set for digital release on Nov. 24.
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