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Federal government says it plans to extend CERB
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said a plan to extend the income support benefit is in the works, with concrete details set to be announced in the coming days.
Studio City breaks ground on three new Toronto soundstages
The expansion project will add 70,000 square feet of new space, including a new version of the Jumbo Stage, which was decommissioned in 2019.
Cineplex-Cineworld deal falls apart, legal battle underway
Cineworld said it is pulling the plug on the deal because Cineplex breached agreement terms, while Cineplex said the allegations represent “buyer’s remorse.”
CTV pulls Jessica Mulroney series after online dispute with influencer
The Bell Media-owned network removed I Do, Redo from all of its platforms, saying Mulroney’s conduct “conflicts with [its] commitment to diversity and equality.”
Industry orgs launch virtual series for underrepresented creators
The three-week workshop, led by CBC, CAVCO and CMPA, aims to equip emerging producers and creators with more business tools to advance their careers.
B.C. edges closer to reopening after WorkSafeBC green light
While the guidelines theoretically open the door for some production to resume, a comprehensive set of industry-specific COVID-19 protocols will not be released until mid-June.
Headspinner enters production on first animated series
Denis and Me with showrunner Diana Moore will launch this fall on Crave in Canada and YouTube internationally.
IDM sector grapples with revenue tumble stemming from COVID-19
Small and micro businesses have lost on average 40% of their monthly income, while a further 33% have lost all monthly income, said a CMF Trends report.
New French streamer Salto acquires Casablanca’s Happily Married
The dark half-hour comedy series, commissioned originally by Radio-Canada Tele and Tou.Tv Extra, is among Salto’s first-ever acquisitions.
Ontario working group submits COVID-19 protocols for approval
The Section 21 Committee has finalized a set of COVID-19 safety guidelines, which have now been submitted to the Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development for review.
DOC report highlights ‘heightened vulnerability’ of documentary sector
A new study examines fears about business sustainability, with the sector struggling under the weight of both the production shutdown and ongoing stresses that preceded the pandemic.
CMPA proposes ‘industry-wide solution’ to insurance conundrum
The proposal put forth by the producers’ association would see the federal government serve as a backstop for COVID-19 insurance claims.
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