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Exec/Industry Moves
In Brief: Canadian Academy names Quebec board prez, VP
Plus: Chloé Leriche’s Atikamekw Suns wins big at the inaugural Indie Awards, Canadian broadcasters set New Year’s Eve specials, and more.
Production Company of the Year 2024: Blink49 Studios
The Best of the Year company is balancing its successful scripted slate with new unscripted greenlights and service work opportunities.
Game Theory Films acquires Eva Thomas’ Nika & Madison
The film from the Aberdeen co-director also added Amanda Brugel, Shawn Doyle, Gail Maurice and Jennifer Podemski to its cast.
Lighthouse Pictures ups Trevor McWhinney to SVP of content
McWhinney has produced films such as Three Wise Men and a Baby and The Show.
Forum RIDM names 2024 grant, support recipients
The awards for the 20th edition of the Forum RIDM were announced at its closing ceremony.
Sidelined: The QB and Me kicks off as Tubi’s top title in Canada
Tubi says its new original film accounted for 19.9% of views on the service in Canada during its first week.
Really Happy Someday takes Best Canadian Feature at WFF
The winners at this year’s Whistler Film Festival were announced as part of an awards ceremony held on Dec. 8.
The Apprentice receives two Golden Globe nominations
Denis Villeneuve’s Dune: Part Two also picked up two nominations, including Best Motion Picture – Drama.
Deals: Blue Ant, Apple TV+, Boat Rocker, Sinking Ship, Unbankable
Blue Ant Studios announces deals in Australia and New Zealand, Sinking Ship secures deals in multiple continents, and more.
Le cyclone de Noël passes $2M at the box office
The film, inspired by the KOTV-produced series L’oeil du cyclone, released theatrically on Nov. 8.
Rogers sets initial programming for new suite of channels
The programming lineup features series from HGTV, Discovery and Food Network.
The Apprentice up for three Independent Spirit Awards
The nominations include Best Director for Ali Abbasi and Best Lead Performance for Sebastian Stan.
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