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Molly McGlynn rolls on coming-of-age ‘traumedy’ Bloody Hell
Produced by Jennifer Weiss’ newly launched banner, the feature is now filming in Sudbury and is based on McGlynn’s own experience of being diagnosed with MRKH syndrome as a teen.
NSI, Shine Network launch cultural competency course
The free course, titled PACT, will include cultural humility and competency training for non-Indigenous people in the film and TV sector.
WGC, CMPA ratify Independent Production Agreement
The 18-month extension includes an increase for minimum script fees and budget thresholds under the Low-Budget Television Production Incentive.
North Star Studios building large studio space in North Bay
The studio will have five film and TV stages in more than 68,000 square feet and will be capable of handling large-scale productions.
Polaris to open Fantasia International Film Festival
KC Carthew’s post-apocalyptic Canadian northern odyssey is one of several Canadian world premieres in the lineup.
CBC balances ‘dual strategy’ for linear and Gem
CBC exec Sally Catto says the pubcaster’s traditional channel and streamer are still both “vital for different reasons to different audiences.”
marblemedia signs first-look deal with Ira Levy banner
EXCLUSIVE: The multi-year agreement with Levy’s Spike & Sadie Media spans all genres, with Distribution360 retaining global distribution on all projects.
CBC sets new dramas, builds on comedy slate, says goodbye to two titles for 2022-23
The pubcaster’s fall slate includes new Canadian drama Plan B, starring Karine Vanasse and Patrick J. Adams, but won’t see the return of Coroner or TallBoyz.
CTV drama Sullivan’s Crossing readies cameras for Nova Scotia
The series, based on Robyn Carr’s books, is being produced as an interprovincial coproduction.
Nova Scotia raises film fund cap, increases fund for 2022-23
The province is boosting the Film and Television Production Incentive Fund’s per-project cap by $6 million to make it easier for larger productions to film there.
The CW orders 3Bird Media food competition series
Recipe for Disaster will be shot in Toronto and see professional chefs facing “disasters” in fantastical worlds while cooking dishes.
Rogers, Shaw delay close of merger
The companies have agreed to hold off closing the deal pending resolution with the Competition Bureau.
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