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Louise Archambault feature nabs in-competition slot at San Sebastian
And the Birds Rained Down will screen in the Spanish festival’s Official Selection program following its world premiere at TIFF in September.
TFO names Eric Minoli interim president and CEO
Minoli assumes the post on Aug. 17 following the departure of Glenn O’Farrell.
Canadian Academy makes significant rules and regs changes for 2020
On the film side, the committee charged with picking the nominations for best picture will expand to include distributors, critics and programmers.
TIFF ’19: Crave original Once Were Brothers to open the festival
The Daniel Roher-directed project becomes the first Canadian documentary to open TIFF in its 44-year history.
Digi-media titles from Shaftesbury, Cream land CMF coin
In a $12-million funding round, the CMF also announced the recipients of its Francophone Minority Program, including $1.4 million for Manito Media’s drama series Edgar.
Gusto sells 190 hours of programming to Z Living Network
The expanded deal with the U.S. network includes Road Grill, Cook Like a Chef, Junk Brothers and The Edible Road Show.
Schitt’s Creek shines with four Emmy nominations
The CBC half-hour comedy was nominated for Outstanding Comedy Series, while Eugene Levy and Catherine O’Hara are also up for individual acting prizes. (Story updated with full list of Canadian nominees).
Family Feud, Blades get premiere dates as CBC cements fall schedule
Family Feud Canada is set for a December launch, while Northern Rescue, which launched on CBC Gem and Netflix earlier in the year, makes its linear debut on Wednesday nights.
LaRue grows T.O. team as cross-border strategy comes into focus
Matt King and Andrew Ferguson discuss LaRue’s L.A. outpost, its latest digi series for CBC Gem, new lines of business and adding James Milward to its board of directors.
Eagle Vision heads into production on Deco Dawson’s Diaspora
The Winnipeg-shot feature, which is voiced in 50 languages and contains no subtitles, represents a return to filmmaking for acclaimed Manitoba director Deco Dawson.
Watts on the Grill renewed for season two
Twelve new episodes of the culinary series will air on Bell Media’s rebranded CTV Life channel later in the year.
France’s Newen takes majority stake in Reel One
Founder and CEO Tom Berry will continue to hold a minority stake in the Montreal-based company, which specializes in the production and licensing of scripted MOWs.
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