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CRTC greenlights Corus’ request for CPE flexibility
Corus’ proposal, which was strongly opposed by a number of industry organizations last fall, was not granted in full, however.
Big Brother Canada renewed at Global; Arisa Cox takes on EP role
Season nine of the the reality series, produced by Insight Productions, is slated to debut in spring 2021.
Second Highway Thru Hell spin-off enters production
Mud Mountain, produced for Bell Media’s Discovery channel, will create around 300 jobs, many of them in rural B.C.
Production demand swells in Vancouver as U.S. reopening plans falter
Consistently low COVID-19 numbers have paved the way for a late-summer production restart, as networks and studios begin to find workarounds to COVID-19 insurance issues.
Telefilm launches investigation following misconduct allegations against employee
The film funder said it “wishes to cast light on these allegations, with the diligence that this requires.”
Telefilm responds to industry calls, says BIPOC funding data ‘was not collected’
While Telefilm didn’t provide data on how funding was allocated to BIPOC and other underrepresented groups, it vowed to review its decision-making and financing models.
eOne’s Bitten, Haven, Saving Hope sold to Olympusat
The Florida-based media company picked up 200 hours of content through a multi-year licensing agreement.
Babe Nation’s Ghost BFF returns for season two
After a successful first season, additional funders boarded season two of the Vanessa Matsui-created project, nearly tripling the budget to more than $700,000.
Cineplex seeks more than $2.18B in damages against Cineworld
Following the collapse of their proposed mega-deal, the Canadian exhibitor registered its claim in an Ontario court on Friday, with Cineworld subsequently filing a counter-claim.
Family Channel acquires Sinking Ship’s Lockdown
The WildBrain-owned network picked up second-window rights to the confinement-focused series created by J.J. Johnson.
CMF earmarks $13.3M of COVID-19 funds for underrepresented groups
Around $4 million will be reserved for companies and organizations owned and led by Black people or People of Colour.
Heritage to explore gender equity, inclusion mandates for tax credits
Minister of Canadian Heritage Steven Guilbeault said he will work to introduce new policies and eligibility requirements for access to federal tax credits.
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