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Nicholas Sokic
Deals: H264, Sphere Media, Crave, Fox, ITV
H264 acquires worldwide sales and Canadian distribution rights to Marianne Métivier’s debut feature, Fremantle acquires international distribution rights to Sphere Media’s House of Secrets, and more.
CFF launches pitch competition for emerging Black filmmakers
The Canadian Film Fest will choose up to five finalists to pitch their film projects to a panel of industry experts.
Spin Master sees fiscal 2024 revenue increase to US$2.2B
The overall growth in revenue was attributed to the company’s 2023 acquisition of U.S. toy company Melissa & Doug.
CRTC authorizes distribution for indie streamer Stageview.TV
The company is now in advanced discussions with “major Canadian BDUs,” according to CEO Craig Thompson.
JFE Distribution makes first sale post-rebrand
The sale follows Just For Entertainment Distribution’s rebrand earlier this month from Amuz Distribution.
Blue Ant acquires distribution rights for nine Red Bull titles
The sports and adventure documentary acquisitions include one series and eight films from the Salzburg-based studio.
Graham Greene, Patrick Huard among 2025 NFB laureates
The awards will be presented June 14 at the National Arts Centre in Ottawa.
Thunderbird reports increased revenue for fiscal Q2
During the quarter, Thunderbird had 14 programs in service production, which it attributed to the positive growth.
Bell Media inks development deal with Tom Green’s prodco
The pact will cover both scripted and unscripted projects.
Vampire Zombies… From Space! among VFF winners
Other award winners include Mads K. Baekkevold’s The Chef and the Daruma and Neil Diamond and Joanne Robinson’s So Surreal: Behind the Masks.
Valerie Creighton to receive inaugural Reelworld Ally Award
The award is intended to recognize members of the Canadian screen industry who have broken down barriers and created inclusion.
Rogers proposes $3.7M tangible benefits for NBA TV Canada sale
The CRTC is overseeing the acquisition of channel licensee Toronto Raptors Network Ltd. in Rogers’ larger MLSE transaction with BCE.
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