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WildBrain development executive Todd Brian dies at 59
The children’s media savant died on Dec. 28, 2022, after a brief illness.
Toho International acquires 50% stake in Frederator IP
The Wow! Unlimited Media subsidiary will produce new Bee and Puppycat and Bravest Warriors content with Tokyo-based Toho.
In Brief: Infinity Pool, Concrete Valley headed to Berlinale
Plus: The CRTC weighs in on a wholesale rate dispute over linear channels Family and Family Jr., and Buck Productions expands its branded content strategy.
Quebec’s Prix Gemeaux gets category, rule overhaul for 2023
The 38th edition of the Quebec awards program will have significantly fewer categories, including the introduction of gender-neutral performance honours.
Michael Goldbloom gets second term as chair of CBC/Radio-Canada board
The chair’s new five-year term will go into effect on March 29, 2023.
Vicky Eatrides named chairperson and CEO of CRTC
Alicia Barin and Adam Scott have also been appointed as vice-chairpersons, with their term appointments to begin in early 2023.
Thunderbird reschedules postponed AGM amid proxy battle
The Vancouver-based company postponed its initial Dec. 6 meeting after U.S. hedge fund Voss Capital put forth six nominees for the board of directors.
Bill C-11 third reading in Senate pushed to 2023
The Senate has adjourned until Jan. 31, 2023, following its adoption of more than two dozen amendments to the bill.
Blue Ant Media turns down the volume on A.Side
The specialty channel, which first launched in 2009 as Aux, will go dark on Jan. 15, 2023.
Attraction hires veteran producer Richard Jean-Baptiste
Taking on the newly-created role of VP, business development and innovation, Jean-Baptiste will work across Attraction’s offices in Montreal and Toronto.
Netflix cancels Warrior Nun after two seasons
Creator Simon Barry addressed the cancellation on Twitter, stating that producers are seeking the possibility of a second home for the series.
The Roku Channel takes short-form series Tokens worldwide
Both seasons of the Winnifred Jong-created series will premiere on The Roku Channel on Jan. 10, 2023.
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