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Coroner racks up more sales in the U.K., Australia
Australia’s Nine Network and Sky in the U.K. are among a number of buyers to acquire seasons one through three of the crime drama.
Foundation of an animation nation: Nelvana @ 50
From Playback magazine: Since its formation in 1971, Nelvana has helped establish Canada as a global superpower in the field of animation.
‘The old system is not delivering’: production heads talk urgent need for funding reform
BANFF ’21: A re-examination of development funding triggers was once again a hot topic as Canadian producers unpacked where the future of the industry lies.
‘Don’t despair. We will get it done’: Guilbeault attempts to reassure screen sector on C-10
BANFF ’21: With time running out on the summer parliamentary session, and the potential of a fall election, the bill’s fate remains uncertain.
Danis Goulet to helm new Netflix thriller feature Ivy
The Toronto-shot project is produced by Daniel Bekerman for Scythia Films and Tripp Vinson for Vinson Films.
Wapanatahk Media inks development pact with Amazing Race Canada winners
The recently launched prodco is collaborating with season-seven winners Anthony Johnson and Dr. James Makokis, who are the first Two-Spirit Indigenous couple to win the show.
In brief: New Metric brews up new beer deal with Labatt
Plus: Brigitte Hubmann and Jennifer Price launch a new company, Ballinran Entertainment special set for Stageview.tv premiere and WildBrain CPLG hires a new North American lead.
Sandy Hunter, former Apple TV Canada head, plots next moves
Hunter has launched his own prodco, Cazador, meaning top Canadian streaming posts at Apple, Disney and Netflix are now vacant.
Playback’s Indie List 2021: One week left to submit
The deadline for this year’s Indie List is June 30. Don’t miss your chance to participate.
BANFF ’21: Ian Scott unpacks implications of C-10 for CRTC and screen sector
Access to digital platforms’ data, discoverability, algorithms, codes of practice and the conclusion of his five-year term were on the discussion docket as BANFF’s 42nd edition kicked off.
Deals: Boat Rocker, WildBrain, Universal
Universal Pictures has acquired the international rights to Chad Faust’s revenge thriller Girl, Boat Rocker sells Shark Teeth’s Secrets in the Ice (pictured), and more.
Former Bell Media exec Paul Sparkes named co-chair at Mogul
Sparkes and Gorav Seth will serve as co-chairs at decentralized film financing company, as it looks to enter a new phase of growth.
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