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Kelly Townsend
Corus’s Troy Reeb addresses specialty shakeup at BANFF
BANFF ’24: Canadian broadcasters and producers discussed the challenges and opportunities in the sector across two panels.
Warner Bros. Discovery to end Corus content, trademark deals
Some of the long-running arrangements between the companies will end on Dec. 31, affecting a number of Corus-owned specialty channels.
ISO to administer CMF’s $10 million Indigenous Program
The Indigenous Screen Office estimates its total funding administration will hit $37 million once it assumes the program in 2025.
Heritage Minister says base contributions are a ‘first step’
BANFF ’24: Minister St-Onge spoke with Playback about the next steps to implement Bill C-11 and modernize the sector.
Bell Media sticks with winning formula in 2024-25
Content execs Justin Stockman and Carlyn Klebuc discuss keeping the momentum going for Crave and CTV.
Entertainment One rebrands to Lionsgate Canada
EXCLUSIVE: The rebrand comes roughly six months after Lionsgate acquired eOne’s film and TV assets and the Canadian business from Hasbro.
OutTV commissions Vancouver scripted series, renews five titles
The slate includes new series Novelette is Trying, as well as renewals for titles such as Good Grief and Two Brothers.
Eastlink brings back Corus channels after carriage dispute
The Corus-owned channels were originally dropped from the cable provider last June.
Indie feature Her Last Supper strikes a chord in Toronto
EXCLUSIVE: The feature debut of writer, director, producer and star Becca Willow Moss wraps filming this week.
CRTC contributions decision draws praise, criticism
Global streamers were disappointed with the result, while many in the Canadian film and TV sector applauded the move to support equity-deserving groups.
CRTC sets 5% base contributions for foreign-owned streamers
The funds will be distributed to targeted areas of interest and are expected to generate $200 million in additional support to Canada’s broadcasting system.
Citytv sets scripted, unscripted acquisitions for fall 2024-25
Upfronts ’24: The Golden Bachelorette and Brilliant Minds lead Citytv’s fall primetime schedule, with Stags set as a Citytv+ exclusive.
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