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Bell Media, White Pine partner with Imagine on Robbie Robertson doc
Martin Scorsese is among the executive producers on the project, which follows Robertson in his youth and the founding of the rock group The Band.
Cream Productions names Patrick Cameron head of production
The veteran industry exec will oversee the prodco’s slate and specials for Canadian and American networks.
E-commerce platform Shopify launches content division
L.A.-based Shopify Studios will work with international creators and producers to develop, produce, and finance a variety of projects for streaming platforms and traditional networks.
Red Arrow Studios CEO Jan Frouman to step down
James Baker will take over from Frouman, overseeing the Munich-based company’s global network of prodcos.
OUTtv bolsters originals slate with three commissions
Digital series FAK YAASS from Toronto’s Bulldog Productions will premiere in 2019, alongside two new docuseries.
Netflix sub growth falls short of forecast in Q2
The “strong but not stellar” quarter saw streaming revenue increase 43% from the prior year.
Kew Media buys Australian non-scripted producer
The Toronto-based media company has agreed to acquire Essential Quail Media Group for $31.9 million.
Amazon Studios shuffles senior team
Albert Cheng has been named co-head of television, taking on daily oversight of the creative and production units.
OUTtv commissions three new series
The LGBTQ network has also ordered a fourth season of Don’t Quit Your Gay Job from Vancouver’s Convergent Entertainment.
Field of Vision launches doc fellowship
Rise director Michelle Latimer is one of four filmmakers selected for the year-long program.
Vice Media suspends two execs amid sexual misconduct claims
The New York-based company’s president Andrew Creighton and chief digital officer Mike Germano have been placed on leave.
Blue Ant International sells 600 hours of content
Cream Productions’ Murder U and Our House Media’s Home Chef to Pro Chef are some of the series picked up by broadcasters in Asia-Pacific.
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