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Lauren Malyk
WildBrain Television appoints Corus exec to new post
Katie Wilson has been hired as VP, channels and curation after six years with Corus Entertainment as director of programming, kids.
CFC Features’ Justine Whyte departs
The director and executive producer has been a driving part of the program since its creation in 1992, and has worked closely with over 100 writers, directors and producers.
Collaboration out of chaos: behind Exquisite Cadaver
Ingrid Veninger discusses how she pivoted from working on her latest feature film to starting a trust-built international collaboration with nine other filmmakers.
Deals: Media Ranch, eOne, CTV
Media Ranch strengthens its U.S. presence, eOne signs a multi-year distribution agreement and Jamie Oliver’s latest joins CTV’s lineup.
CRTC approves Bell’s V acquisition
The Commission found that the transaction serves the public interest and noted that the rationale for its decision would be published at a later date.
Filmmaker Giles Walker dies
The Scottish-born writer, director and producer, who started his career with the NFB in 1974, was a key figure in the organization’s development of alternative dramas.
Kim’s scores season five and six renewal
CBC has ordered another two 13-episode seasons of the hit comedy.
Quiver Distribution picks up Tammy’s Always Dying
The dark comedy directed by Amy Jo Johnson is expected to roll out on digital platforms everywhere on May 1.
Bell unveils more details about Quibi programs
NewsDay by CTV News will be hosted by Heather Butts, while NewsNight by CTV News will be helmed by Reshmi Nair.
Frontieres executive director to depart
After six years of leading the genre industry initiative, Lindsay Peters will exit the organization this week.
NEON nabs U.S. rights to Cronenberg’s Possessor
The Antiviral filmmaker’s second feature film will be released by the American distributor, while Well Go USA handles the sci-fi thriller’s home entertainment release.
Deals: Fugitive, Cineflix Rights, Spin Master
Fugitive gets away with the format rights and 40 episodes of Mom vs Matchmaker, while Cineflix Rights acquires the worldwide rights to titles from ITN Productions, and more.
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