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Thunderbird, Voss refute respective claims in board dispute
The companies are currently engaged in a proxy dispute over Thunderbird’s board of directors, prompting the Vancouver prodco to delay its AGM.
Ian Scott clarifies CRTC’s stance on algorithms to senators
The CRTC chair said his previous comments on Bill C-11 “have been taken out of context” in his second appearance in front of the Senate Standing Committee on Transport and Communications.
Blink49 Studios partners with Vanguarde Artists
The deal will see the studio and the management company develop and produce original IP for the global market.
Omnifilm works out new revenue stream with DTC fitness channel
The Vancouver prodco’s fitness channel Movement by NM is now CAVCO-certified, allowing it to tap into additional resources to fund new content.
Wattpad Webtoon Studios to adapt teen novel Mala influencia
The studio has partnered with prodcos in Spain and Mexico to make a film adaptation of the novel as it builds out its Spanish-language content.
Vanguarde Artists hires Adam Pettle for content label launch
Pettle will work with co-heads Tina and Jay Horwitz at Vanguarde Pictures to develop original content for both audio and visual platforms.
Thunderbird says it’s ‘business as usual’ amid shareholder dispute
The Vancouver company is “assessing the situation” as minority shareholder Voss Capital pushes to nominate a new board of directors due to a disagreement over the company’s strategic direction.
Cineplex mitigates losses from Hollywood lull in Q3
The Canadian theatre chain credited a stronger July box office and success with international releases for the better-than-expected revenue performance.
Netflix cancels The Imperfects after one season
Co-creator, showrunner and executive producer Dennis Heaton has confirmed that the series will not be picked up for a second season.
Boat Rocker adjusts year-end guidance, revenues drop in Q3
The Toronto-based company has lowered its adjusted EBITDA forecast, partially due to a “slowdown” of content buying in the U.S.
Manitoba invests $1.5M for virtual production training facility
StudioLab xR is developed by New Media Manitoba and will provide hands-on training for virtual production, performance capture and more.
SODEC supports 10 Quebec series under TV assistance program
The program is intended to help original Quebec productions increase their production value and competitiveness in the international market.
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