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Virtual production tech evolving quickly, says experts
Execs from Dark Slope and SP Studios discuss the affordability of virtual production and how it can spur creativity.
Canada’s service sector still in catch-up mode post-strikes
Producers discuss the impact of last year’s production stoppages as part of Playback‘s Indie List 2024.
Super Channel commissions feature doc Know Her Name
The doc is produced by Creatorland and Pelee Entertainment and will debut on Super Channel in 2025 before heading to Hollywood Suite.
Sphere Media to acquire Abacus Media Rights for $24.6M
Sphere Media is partnering with shareholder Bell Media for the acquisition of the U.K.-based distributor.
Rogers adds Disney+ to TV package under Disney deal
The agreement brings the ad-supported version of Disney+ to Rogers TV users at no additional cost.
Production underway on Bell Media docuseries My Pet Ate What?
The series is produced by Vancouver-based prodco Tyson Media and was first announced as part of Bell’s 2024-25 slate.
Production wraps on Émile Gaudreault’s Menteuse
The comedy is a spinoff of the 2019 hit Menteur and produced by Amalga and Les Films du Lac.
Stéphane Cardin to depart Netflix Canada public policy role
EXCLUSIVE: The streamer’s director of public policy for Canada will leave his role on July 5 after nearly six years.
Hot Sheet: The Bear breaks into digital top three
House Of The Dragon saw a surge in demand to rise to No. 4 on the overall TV chart.
In Brief: Dark Slope appoints Relay Ventures’ John Albright to board
Plus: Canadian Cinema Editors announces CCE Awards winners, and Hot Docs winner Yintah sets off on cross-Canada screenings tour.
CMF selects 55 prodcos for over $4.5M in development support
The selected prodcos will develop dramas, docs and children and youth projects in English and French.
Quebecor Fund allocates over $2.1M via TV assistance program
Series receiving support in this round include a new season of Sorcières and an adaptation of the Bon Cop, Bad Cop films.
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