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Deals: Cineflix Rights, Pink Is In, Boat Rocker, Gusto
More global buyers board the Leonard Cohen drama So Long, Marianne, Canadian comedy Pink Is In heads south via Tubi deal, plus more.
Thunderbird enacts cost-saving measures amid revenue decline
In its Q1 2024 financial report, the company disclosed that it has eliminated “certain roles” as part of a cost-savings initiative.
Netflix Canada hires first manager of production
Former CBC production exec Edythe Yee will join the streamer’s Canadian team in December.
Blink49 Studios, Unicorn Island developing Arzu series adaptation
The project is part of Blink49’s first-look deal with the Lilly Singh-led banner, with Geetika Lizardi and Charithra Chandran attached to write and star, respectively.
New Metric Media inks multi-title licensing deal with Netflix
Netflix has acquired Letterkenny, Shoresy and Children Ruin Everything for a number of European territories.
In Brief: Cinespace expands CineCares training program
Plus: The Pacific Screenwriting Program names its next showrunner-in-residence, and the Shorts Not Pants festival awards its $1,000 Canadian short prize.
APTN proposes direct support to certain broadcasters to CRTC
The Path Forward: APTN representatives discussed how the broadcaster is facing “shrinking resources,” despite an uptick in consumer interest.
ISO calls for mandatory direct funding from base contributions
The Path Forward: Indigenous Screen Office CEO Kerry Swanson also spoke to the need for a definition of Indigenous content while appearing in front of the CRTC.
Fall Economic Statement disappoints screen sector
Industry associations such as AQPM have called on the federal government to fulfill its commitment to give Telefilm Canada permanent additional funding.
Cineplex to sell amusement division for $155 million
The deal will see Player One Amusement Group, which owns the Playdium brand, become a Cineplex supplier.
Buffy Sainte-Marie doc wins International Emmy
The award for Buffy Sainte-Marie: Carry It On follows allegations that Sainte-Marie has falsely claimed to be of Cree descent.
CMPA, MPAC differ on CRTC base contribution requirements
The Path Forward: The associations also discussed the allocation of contributions on day one of the CRTC’s process to modernize the broadcast system.
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