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Federgreen directs summer romance in Saskatchewan
Trilight Entertainment’s 20th feature is now filming in Regina with help from the province’s boosted production grant.
Sphere Animation sets first collaboration with BYUtv
Saving Me is the first animated title for BYUtv, which has produced the series with the Montreal animation studio.
WGC pens ‘concern’ over CBC licence renewal
The Writers Guild of Canada has issued a letter to Canadian Heritage, warning that the potential precedent set by the CRTC’s decision would be “disastrous for the Canadian broadcasting system.”
Cineworld mulls filing for bankruptcy in the U.S.
The U.K.-based theatre chain, which is currently in litigation with Cineplex, has confirmed filing for bankruptcy is on the table as it looks to increase liquidity.
Netflix greenlights unscripted projects from marblemedia, Insight Productions
Drink Masters and Cook At All Costs are set to debut on the streamer later this fall.
CRTC grants must-offer status to OUTtv in English markets
The decision, issued as part of the channel’s licence renewal, falls short of OUTtv’s request for must-offer status in both official language markets, as well as pricing and packaging terms.
Farpoint Films inks first-look deal with producer Ryan Cooper
The deal comes less than a month before Cooper and Farpoint will begin production on the CBC Gem original series Alter Boys.
Canadian Heritage boosts support in fifth Creative Export intake
A total of 29 organizations were selected for $11.2 million to aid Canadian export work, with Canadian Heritage seeking to renew the program beyond the five-year commitment.
GPM promotes Lindsay Macadam to EVP
A round of promotions at Thunderbird Entertainment has also seen Heavy Rescue: 401 EP Todd Serotiuk elevated to VP, creative.
Amaze expands senior team, names Alex Lalonde COO
The prodco behind Prime Video Canadian original The Lake is boosting its leadership to scale-up efforts on the international market.
Wattpad Webtoon Studios adds animation division
The studio has tapped three executives to lead animation, television and film divisions, working under head of global entertainment David Madden.
3 Arts Entertainment boards Citytv’s Wong & Winchester
The partnership with Pixcom and distributor Lionsgate Television is the talent firm’s first collaboration since opening its Canadian office.
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