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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.
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.
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