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Canadian actor Paul Soles dies at 90
During a nearly 70-year career, Toronto-born Soles became one of the country’s most-established voice actors and a beloved figure to audiences and industry.
Laura Adkin is ‘Re:Uniting’ Jesse L. Martin and Michelle Harrison for feature debut
Vancouver-based Flat Head Films is producing Adkins’ feature-length directorial debut, which is shooting on Bowen Island, B.C.
How Netflix redrew the landscape of Canadian media
As the streamer marks its 10-year anniversary in the Canadian market, Ted Sarandos, Stephane Cardin and Domique Bazay discuss its remarkable journey and what lies ahead.
CBC secures exclusive broadcast rights to The Black Academy’s first awards show
The organization has also shored up its leadership team, promoting Martha Hagos (pictured) to executive director, as it builds towards its first awards show next year.
After a 10 year wait, is it finally full stream ahead in Canada?
Netflix, Amazon and other streamers are hiring domestic content executives, stoking optimism that new buyers will stimulate a much-needed uptick in Cancon commissioning. But what exactly does that mean for the Canadian production sector?
Renowned broadcasting exec Gary Maavara dies at 68
The 40-year broadcasting veteran, who was considered among the brightest minds in Canadian television, died earlier this week after a five-year battle with cancer.
New data highlights severity of challenges faced by racialized creators and prodcos
A new CMF report indicated 38% of racialized producers had personal annual incomes of less than $30,000 a year pre-tax in 2019, while 40% of BPOC-led companies have annual operating budgets of less than $50,000.
BGM hires Corus’ Andrea Griffith as director of content
The hire comes as BGM president Marlo Miazga shifts into a broader unscripted-focused role within parent company Sphere Media, with BGM also unveiling a pair of internal promotions.
Upfronts ’21: Family Law, Departure renewed at Global
The scripted dramas have been renewed for second and third seasons, respectively, as part of Corus’ 2021/22 slate.
Inside Out ED Lauren Howes on leading the festival into a new era
As the festival kicks off its 31st edition, the incoming executive director discusses plans to build on the work done by Andria Wilson and Andrew Murphy.
Deals: Hollywood Suite, HG Distribution, Peterson Polaris
Hollywood Suite grabs exclusive Canadian broadcast rights to season six of the hit British crime drama Line of Duty, plus more.
Buck taps Matthew Kershaw to lead L.A. operation
Kershaw will take the lead on creative development, scripted and unscripted production and forging brand partnerships.
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