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Netflix sees growth slowing in Canada, but gains abroad
The streamer, which now has in the region of 6.6 million domestic members, acknowledged that the slowdown in North America was affected by the entrance of other streamers.
Tracey Friesen named managing VP of CMPA’s B.C. branch
Reporting to COO Liz Shorten, Friesen will oversee provincial operations as well as provide strategic counsel on a number of key files.
Kew Media Distribution inks raft of pre-NATPE deals
The Kew Media sales outfit has licensed White Pine’s new Margaret Atwood doc to ViacomCBS Networks Americas, among other deals.
Kew Media sells stake in U.K. prodco Two Rivers
The Glasgow-based company has bought out Kew’s equity stake, while elsewhere the Toronto Stock Exchange has opened up a delisting review.
Deals: CBC, 9 Story, Northern Banner
CBC licenses more than 100 episodes of kids content from 9 Story’s distribution portfolio, Telus Storyhive-backed Abracadavers lands international deals, and more.
Kew temporarily ceases TSX trading after OSC order
The order from the Ontario Securities Commission comes after Kew said certain financial reports from the past four years “should no longer be relied upon.”
A71 Entertainment acquires assets of D Films
The deal adds around 90 films to A71’s library as it looks to grow its distribution and production activities in 2020.
Kew auditor Grant Thornton LLP withdraws reports
Kew said the auditor is withdrawing the reports as a “result of the actions” of its former CFO and its “inability to rely on representations he made.”
Murdoch Mysteries hits milestone 200th episode
Peter Mitchell and Christina Jennings on how Murdoch weathered the storm to become one of the most enduring hits in Canadian TV history.
Portfolio hires development exec to L.A. post
Former Universal Kids executive Meghan Sheridan will work closely with the prodco’s Toronto team to grow its slate of animated and live-action properties.
marblemedia options transgender novel The Other Boy
Co-CEO Mark Bishop says the adaptation deal for M.G. Hennessey’s novel is part of a larger scripted push in 2020.
Jeff Collins exits Kew-owned Collins Avenue Entertainment
The founder and president of the L.A.-based prodco departs as Kew continues a strategic review to assess its options.
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