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Boat Rocker’s Matador Content revs up Discovery+ series with Robert Downey Jr.
The unscripted series, set to premiere later this year, follows Downey as he works with experts to restore classic cars to be more eco-friendly.
KOTV appoints Mia Desroches as VP, international distribution
Montreal’s KOTV has hired the former CBC & Radio-Canada Distribution exec to accelerate its distribution strategy on the global market.
EXCLUSIVE: Global renews Family Law for third season
This is the second early renewal for the Canadian legal drama, produced by SEVEN24 Films and Lark Productions, which goes to camera in Vancouver on May 24.
Avi Federgreen’s Indiecan launches Red Water Entertainment
The distribution arm focuses on genre-specific films, and has launched with a six-film slate, including Karen Lam’s The Curse of Willow Song.
Cineflix Productions film slate sells overseas
The slate includes a mix of holiday and true crime films commissioned by Lifetime.
Thunderbird revenue dips slightly in Q3
The decrease in revenue and free cash flow are attributed to program delivery timings and production costs in the quarter, with the company still on track to increase overall revenue for the fiscal year-end.
Banijay Asia to produce Indian adaptation of Pixcom’s Vertige
The Banijay-owned production studio will produce the series in partnership with rights holder Armoza Formats.
Cineplex says revenues approaching pre-pandemic levels in Q1 2022
The national theatre chain reported $228.7 million in revenue during the quarter despite a number of closures and restrictions, with films such as The Batman and Spider-Man: No Way Home driving attendance.
Boat Rocker CEO says ‘intrinsic value’ not reflected in share prices
The Toronto-based media company reported an 11% decrease in revenue for Q1 2022, with kids and family profits offsetting losses in television revenue.
CBC, BBC co-commission three original podcasts
The joint initiative by the Canadian and British pubcasters is part of an agreement in 2019 to increase their collaborations.
Syfy resurrects SurrealEstate for a second season
The Canadian paranormal series is back from the dead after its initial cancellation by the U.S. network last year.
Jeanne Lam to lead Wattpad, CEO Allen Lau transitions to advisor
After 15 years at the helm, Lau will be executive advisor for Wattpad and digital comic platform Webtoon, while Lam oversees day-to-day operations.
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