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Liquid Media Group CEO Ron Thomson resigns
Thomson was named CEO of the Vancouver-based indie production business solutions company, fronted by chair Joshua Jackson, in 2021.
Red Arrow Studios Int’l picks up global rights to CBC’s Plan B remake
Produced by Montreal’s KOTV, the English-language version of the Radio-Canada anthology series stars Patrick J. Adams and Karine Vanasse.
Report tracks Asian representation across Canada’s major broadcasters
A study from the Vancouver Asian Film Festival found that East Asian, Southeast Asian and South Asian representation came to less than 10% across all broadcasters over a week’s worth of programming.
Pretty Hard Cases gets back in gear for season three
Wendy Crewson joins the season three cast, with co-creators and executive producers Tassie Cameron and Sherry White returning as co-showrunners.
Sonic Nursery Creative summer slate features drag rom-com, design competition for OUTtv
It’s All Sunshine and Rainbows, starring Canadian drag star Priyanka and directed by the Slo Pitch team, joins Sew Fierce in the Toronto prodco’s summer production slate.
Bell Media unveils CTV, specialty acquisitions for 2022/23 schedule
The lineup includes a spin-off of The Rookie and new titles starring Amanda Warren, Jimmy Smits and Oscar winner Hilary Swank.
Sphere Animation, Red Monk partner on witchy tale Nadia
The 52 x 11-minute series is targeted to kids up to age nine and highlights the importance of intergenerational relationships.
Industry stakeholders discuss C-11 amendments, Cancon definitions
Discussions around defining Canadian content and the scope of the CRTC’s regulatory framework were part of the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage’s continued study of the Online Streaming Act.
CRTC dismisses Bell complaint against Videotron
Bell alleged that Videotron was in non-compliance with the digital media exemption order due to HVOD Vrai’s lower price point for Videotron subscribers and accessibility concerns.
Negotiations resume in DGC BC dispute
Both the CMPA and AMPTP have returned to the bargaining table more than one month following a strike notice from the directors guild, Playback has learned.
CMPA promotes lead negotiator Sean Porter
As VP, national industrial relations and counsel, Porter will now be part of the CMPA’s senior leadership team in addition to his current remit.
Deals: CBC, marblemedia, Mezo Entertainment, Wattpad, Netflix Canada
CBC has acquired the rights to Australian romantic drama Love Me, marblemedia and Mezo Entertainment are developing a Generation Mars series, plus more.
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