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Cineflix opts out of collective agreement in class action settlement
The company has decided to pay out $2.5 million to class action members, which a release from CWA Canada says is a “win-win” for factual workers.
Quebecor merges distribution units, hires Cynthia Kennedy to lead division
Effective immediately, Kennedy will oversee the global sales and distribution strategies for Quebecor subsidiaries, including Quebecor Content, TVA and Incendo.
MIPTV Deals: Bell Media, FilmRise, Cineflix Rights
Bell Media, CBC and Corus Entertainment acquire new titles and the original The Kids in the Hall scores a streaming deal as day two of Cannes market MIPTV gets underway.
CSAs ’22: Documentary features lead winners on night one
Oscar Peterson: Black + White and Ghosts of Afghanistan score three awards each as the Canadian Screen Awards begin a week-long rollout of winners.
Magali Simard to depart City of Toronto film sector position
Simard’s last day as film sector development program manager is April 13, with her next role to be announced in the coming weeks.
Boat Rocker elevates sales execs to SVP roles
The company has bolstered its rights division as it expands its work in scripted and unscripted content across its portfolio of production companies.
CMF to invest $366M in 2022/23, focus on stability
While program changes have been limited, the funder has expanded its diverse community definition to include 2SLGBTQ+ individuals and persons with disabilities.
Jean Bureau steps down as Incendo president and CEO
Updated: Parent company TVA Group has announced that Jean-Philippe Normandeau will continue as COO and “maintain continuity in the development” of the Montreal company.
Canadian producers weigh the risks and benefits of self-distribution
Producers behind Dawn, Her Dad and the Tractor and White Elephant talk about handling distribution on their own.
Boat Rocker reports record revenue in 2021, falls short of forecast
Year-end revenue for fiscal 2021 came to $580.4 million, up 156% from the previous fiscal year, with the company expecting further growth as it increases its premium scripted slate.
The CW picks up Family Law for U.S. debut
International distributor Entertainment One brokered the deal for the Canadian legal drama.
Canadian producers look for ‘magic element’ at Canneseries
The team behind CBC Gem series Revenge of the Black Best Friend share their sales hopes in Cannes while in competition at the TV festival.
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