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Kelly Townsend
Deals: Paramount, Sphere Media, AMC Networks
Canadian horror films land international sales, while Netflix acquires Sort Of for new territories in Asia.
Corus report sets diversity, environmental data benchmarks
The broadcaster’s first-ever Sustainability Report includes statistics on the level of diversity within its ranks and greenhouse gas emissions.
Forté Entertainment developing true crime drama with RubyRock
Based on the novel The Accidental Gangster, the Canada/U.K. scripted series will follow the history of Birmingham’s Fewtrell family.
CMF modifies budget, eligibility for development pilot program
The program, now in its second year, gives development funding to kids and doc producers without a broadcaster requirement.
Crave inks long-term deal with Sony Pictures Entertainment
The SVOD will get exclusive first pay window rights to SPE’s theatrical releases, including the much-anticipated Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse.
CBC, levelFILM acquire music documentary Harkness
The doc is directed by Maria Markina and produced by Ed Barreveld of Storyline Entertainment.
William F. White International acquires Studio City Toronto
The deal, which closed on Dec. 2, also includes rigging supplier Studio City Rentals.
Hot Docs supports 10 Canadian documentaries across two funds
A total of $212,500 has been allocated through the Hot Docs-Slaight Family Fund and the Hot Docs Ted Rogers Fund.
CMF invests $4M via Diverse Languages Program
A total of 21 projects were selected, including the OMNI Television Tagalog sketch comedy series Abroad.
Our Big Punjabi Family brings big impact to Saskatchewan
The multi-language series is produced by KarmaFilm, with Leena Manro and Donkeyhead director Agam Darshi as the creators.
Principal Media makes strategic investment in Chesler/Perlmutter
The partnership adds the Toronto prodco’s scripted catalogue to Principal’s distribution slate, with the potential for format sales and new FAST channels.
CBC plans to widen its audience with content brand focus
EVP Barbara Williams and programming head Sally Catto discuss the new CBC Entertains brand and the possibility of expanding CBC’s FAST channel work.
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