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New training programs focus on safe, inclusive B.C. sets
The BC Film Commission in Creative BC has launched two virtual programs for supervisors and crew members via Creative Pathways.
Orphan Black: Echoes cancelled at AMC after one season
The Orphan Black spinoff debuted on AMC, AMC+ and BBC America in June.
Creative BC selects 12 prodcos for development support
A total of $600,000 has been allocated to B.C.-owned prodcos to help create original IP.
Indigenous preschool series Chums renewed for season three
The 3D-animated series is broadcast by APTN, Citytv Saskatchewan and TFO.
Corus rebrands lifestyle channels to Home, Flavour
Co-CEO Troy Reeb spoke with Playback about the company’s increased investment in lifestyle and its long-term stability.
Noble Caplan Abrams adds two film, TV agents
Sav Murthy and Rick Gerrits will co-manage a new talent roster in the film and TV department.
OUTtv greenlights six scripted, unscripted titles
The slate includes a co-commission with AMI and a mockumentary featuring drag stars in a reality competition series.
Mark Shopiro upped to head of Prime Video in Canada
The promotion is part of a reorganization of Prime Video’s Canadian, Australian and New Zealand teams, led by Magda Grace.
CMF invests $10M via Program for Racialized Communities
The latest round of funding is supporting 23 English- and French-language projects.
TIFF reschedules Russians at War doc’s North American premiere
TIFF had pulled last week’s planned screenings of the film due to “significant threats to festival operations and public safety.”
Deals: Cineflix, Audible, Pluto TV, Thunderbird
The Wynonna Earp universe expands with a TV special acquisition and an audio drama, Pluto TV adds CBC news channels, and more.
Rêver en néon, Home Free to world premiere at Cinéfest
The Cinéfest Sudbury International Film Festival runs from Sept. 14 to 22.
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