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Canadian entertainment revenues to grow 3.7% per year: report
Internet access and OTT services are driving revenue growth in the industry, according to PwC’s Global Entertainment and Media Outlook 2018-2022.
Kew Media inks deals for Frankie Drake, Bellevue
The Toronto-based distributor has signed deals with broadcasters across Central and Eastern Europe.
Crown and Anchor aims to show a darker side of Newfoundland
The feature film, which makes its Canadian premiere at the Nickel Independent Film Festival in St. John’s, is written by Newfoundlanders Matt Wells and Michael and Andrew Rowe.
Coroner gets to work in T.O.
Creator Morwyn Brebner and director/producer Adrienne Mitchell discuss how the new Muse Entertainment and Back Alley Films drama reflects Toronto today.
Jennifer Twiner McCarron named Thunderbird CEO
She remains CEO of Thunderbird’s growing animation division, Atomic Cartoons.
Mr. Wolf opens Vancouver VFX studio
Chad Cortvriendt will head up the B.C. operation as executive producer, and is currently leading a team creating effects for Syfy series Channel Zero.
Telefilm’s gender parity results and the challenges that remain
A panel discussion on advancing women in the industry points to progress made, but more support for women-led projects at bigger budgets is still needed.
Cameras roll on Babe Nations’ first feature
The Rest of Us, starring Sophie Nelisse (pictured) and Heather Graham, is directed by Aisling Chin-Yee.
Bruce Hills named JFL president
The longtime festival COO takes over as the Montreal-based company comes under new ownership.
Jill Golick named Women in View exec director
The former WGC president replaces Rina Fraticelli, who stepped down in March.
Deals: Amazon, OUTtv, CFC Ideaboost
Prime Video has greenlit a docuseries with Just For Laughs, OUTtv takes to the skies, plus more.
From anime to Air Bud: what connects in China
As Canada-China relations strengthen, Wang Xiaohui, iQIYI’s chief content officer, breaks down what genres resonate with local audiences.
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