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U.K.’s Cineworld Group to acquire Cineplex for $2.8B
The deal, which is still subject to a number of regulatory approvals, is expected to close in the first half of 2020.
2019 Network of the Year: CTV
How Bell Media is reimagining Canada’s preeminent network for a digital era.
Deals: Blue Ant, WaZabi, Super Channel
Blue Ant International sells CBC Gem original Detention Adventure into the U.K., Sophie Deraspe’s Antigone lines up U.S. distribution, plus more.
Code 8 spin-off in the works at Quibi
The adaptation of the sci-fi feature will be produced through Jeff Chan and Chris Pare’s Colony Pictures.
Kew Media undertakes strategic review, CFO departs
Publicly listed Kew, which owns a number of Canadian prodcos, said Wednesday it will assess its options including the sale of all or part of the company.
Inside the sale of William F. White International
Following this morning’s breaking news, Paul Bronfman discusses how the deal transpired and why Ashtead Group is the right company to lead Whites into the next decade.
Government to move forward with digital tax plans
Finance Minister Bill Morneau reiterated the intent to place a 3% tax on revenues generated through the sale of online advertising and user data by tech giants.
2019 Executive of the Year: Catherine Tait
The CBC/Radio-Canada president and CEO discusses how she is building a pubcaster for the future.
Whites acquired by British equipment rental firm
William F. White International CEO Paul Bronfman says the deal with Ashtead Group will position the company for a new phase of growth servicing streamers.
2019 Media Company of the Year: Blue Ant Media
After building an expansive global enterprise over the past eight years, Michael MacMillan’s company is going all-in on its North American strategy.
Wattpad to open second HQ in Halifax
CEO Allen Lau said the new office will “supercharge our business” as Wattpad expands its roster of high-profile partnerships and the capabilities of its platform.
CMF, Shaw Rocket increase budget for round two of joint fund
The CMF-SRF Kids Digital Animated Series Program will have a total budget of $5.06 million, up from $3.3 million during its inaugural round.
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