Kim Izzo

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CFC announces 19 for 2024 Norman Jewison Film Program

In all, nineteen participants make up the class of ’24 in director, producer, writer and editor labs.

Canadian screen icon Donald Sutherland dead at 88

The legendary actor’s passing came after an undisclosed illness while at his home in Miami.

Unis TV’s sitcom Agence Brainsto starts filming in Montreal

The new scripted series revolves around a brainstorming agency that comes to the aid of local personalities.

Canal Vie adds Telle Mère, Telle Fille to its lineup

The Quebec series is based on the original format Like Mother, Like Daughter?, and is slated for 2025.

The CBC responds to alleged Islamophobia and anti-Palestinian racism

The Racial Equity Media Collective also responds to the CBC’s reply.

Feature film industry calls out CRTC for leaving movies “out in the cold”

A group of movie industry pros signed a list of comments directed to the CRTC in response to the new Online Streaming Act.

Douglas Hunter novel optioned by filmmaker Jesse Thomas Cook

The Collingwood Film Company project follows an early 17th Century European first-encounter with Ontario.

BANFF ’24 dispatches: Unscripted buyers, The CW, Sean Cohan

Panellists took on a host of challenging subjects, from coproductions to how Canadian content is seen around the world.

Amuz Distribution acquires Just For Laughs assets, hires Pacheco

The new deal adds 1,000 hours of comedy programming, Pacheco joins as director of monetization and OTT.

BANFF ’24 dispatches: Media leaders discuss disruptions, M&A

Industry experts spoke about how producers, distributors and other media insiders are coping with the fallout of peak TV.

New Metric Media inks first-look deal with Sasha Leigh Henry

The award-winning creator will develop and produce projects for film, television and theatre for the prodco.

Stan Cho named Ontario’s Minister of Tourism, Culture and Gaming

Cho takes over the culture portfolio from Neil Lumsden, who will now serve as Minister of Sport.