Nicholas Sokic

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Shaftesbury appoints Shauna Jamison as VP, production

Jamison has more than 20 years of production experience working across Canadian and U.S. productions.

Reem Morsi, Rua Wani win 2025 NATPE Global Pitch Showcase

Creator Morsi and producer Wani won a US$10,000 music library prize for their comedy pitch.

Travel led carbon emissions for CBC series in 2023-24

CBC and Radio-Canada have issued carbon footprint reports for in-house and independent television productions for the fiscal year.

Youngblood adaptation underway in Hamilton, Barrie

The sports drama is an adaptation of the 1986 film starring Rob Lowe and began principal photography last month.

Sidelined sequel headed for the end zone at Tubi

The sequel has been greenlit by Tubi and is heading to the European Film Market this month.

Minister of Canadian Heritage takes on additional cabinet roles

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau issued the cabinet update following the resignation of MP Soraya Martinez Ferrada.

Crave orders Toronto Raptors doc from Uninterrupted Canada

We The North: From Prehistoric to Historic will be paired with mid-length doc Inbound in a theatrical run from Feb. 21 to 24.

Tariff threat means ‘brand new ball game’ for screen sector

Industry stakeholders discuss the next steps following a temporary stay of tariffs and how producers can find opportunity in the unknown.

BCE reports 3.6M Crave subscribers in year-end results

The streamer saw an 18% increase in total subscribers for the year, according to BCE’s Q4 and year-end results.

Indigenous Screen Office expands partnership strategy with new VP

CEO Kerry Swanson and new VP Melanie Nepinak Hadley discuss the ISO’s 2025 growth plans.

Curiosity Stream acquires Bitcoin doc ‘Searching for Satoshi’

The deal was announced as part of a raft of U.S. and Canadian streaming sales through distributor All3Media International.

Shaftesbury hires Susan Alexander for creative exec role

The former Corus production executive oversaw the development of series such as Family Law and Geek Girl.