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Arcana hires Steve Pegram’s Maroon Cartoon to aid sales, production growth
The animation studio will work with Pegram to expand the sales and production strategy for its existing IP library, with content from Heroes of the Golden Masks and The Pixies on its production and development slates.
Cineplex, Universal strike 17-day theatrical window agreement
The deal comes months after AMC Theatres and Universal first opened an avenue to reduce the theatrical window, and the same week U.S. chain Cinemark signed a similar agreement.
DGC proposes overhaul to Telefilm’s funding model
The guild’s Independent Filmmakers Committee, led by Clement Virgo, has proposed Telefilm do away with the Success Index in favour of a rotational and inclusive jury approach.
Playback’s 10 to Watch: Lisa Codrington
Playwright-turned-screenwriter Lisa Codrington has turned industry heads with her talent; her latest turn as co-showrunner of Sinking Ship’s Lockdown shows she’s already primed to take the next step.
Blue Ant promotes Craig Junner to lead Canadian media strategy
Junner will oversee content and programming for Blue Ant’s linear channels, while Sarah Etherden is tapped as VP, global communications.
Middle Child Films preps Levels for 2021
The sci-fi feature starring Mpho Koaho (pictured) is the directorial debut of Vancouver-based VFX artist and viral short creator Adam Stern, who will produce the film under his Orbital Mechanics banner.
Playback’s 10 to Watch roundtable – part one
VIDEO: The first five recipients of this year’s 10 to Watch sit down for a deep-dive discussion on barriers to entering the industry, Indigenous narrative sovereignty and opportunities in streaming.
Thruline Entertainment expands its Canadian scope
The U.S. management firm and production company has opened a Canadian office in Montreal, led by manager and partner Marc Hamou.
Pinewood Toronto Studios expansion to complete in 2022
Construction has started on a 200,000 square-foot expansion of Pinewood Toronto, including five new soundstages and additional office space for multiple productions.
Shudder revives Slasher for season four
Canadian horror legend David Cronenberg joins the cast of Shaftesbury’s horror anthology, with Hollywood Suite holding exclusive broadcast rights in Canada.
In brief: Guru Studio hires Lauren Leinburd for business affairs role
Plus: The CRTC sets a date for CBC’s licence renewal hearing, The Umbrella Academy plots its return to Toronto in 2021 and WFF names its Women in Focus Mentorship participants.
Playback’s 10 to Watch: Darren Anthony
Anthony’s carefully crafted writing talent has impressed the likes of CBC and Children Ruin Everything creator Kurt Smeaton as he uses his past experiences to write untold and relatable stories.
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