Kristi Alexandra

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Noovo greenlights dramedy Marco Lachance

The series is created by and stars Les Boys actor Michel Charette, and is set to debut in 2024.

Paramount+ Canada developing two series with Boat Rocker

The companies are in development on two comedy series, Clara Altimas’ Bensen and Michael McGowan’s Elected.

IPF supports nine short-form series with $1.8M

The series will receive production support and training under the Short Form Series Production Program.

Blue Ant Media sets new leadership structure post-merger

The company has set dedicated teams for scripted, unscripted, kids, and animation, as well for production and distribution.

WBD, Canadian Academy select 10 for 2023 writers program

Now in its third year, the program supports writers from underrepresented communities develop their TV concepts.

CBC/Radio-Canada, Germany’s ZDF renew MOU

The three-year agreement will see the public broadcasters collaborate on scripted, factual and documentary programming, as well as news.

Knowledge Network hires Justin Young in brand, engagement role

Young is tasked with increasing brand awareness and viewership of Knowledge Network’s broadcast and streaming platforms.

P.E.I. box office hit Who’s Yer Father? boosts local industry

Producer Jenna MacMillan discusses how the comedy feature helped build up the province’s labour force.

T.O. Webfest changes venue ahead of 10th edition

Festival director Leah Rifkin explains how she made a last-minute pivot to move T.O. Webfest from the Artscape Daniels Launchpad to the Novotel Toronto Centre.

Hayao Miyazaki

Hayao Miyazaki’s The Boy And The Heron to open TIFF

The Studio Ghibli film will be the first animated film to ever open the festival.

Chateau Laurier, Less than Kosher lead T.O. Webfest nominees

Thirty-six Canadian projects lead nominees for the 10th edition of the digital content festival.

Venice Film Festival

French-Canadian coproduction La Bête to premiere in Venice

The sci-fi romance by Bertrand Bonello is set to compete for a Golden Lion Award at Venice Film Festival.