Exec/Industry Moves

PAW Patrol most in-demand Canadian series globally in 2024

Other Canadian series with high global demand include Vikings, Letterkenny and Mayday, according to Parrot Analytics.

APTN expands Hockey Night in Canada coverage

This season will see games broadcast in Inuktitut for the first time.

I Will Bury You wins 2024 Web Series World Cup

The dark comedy’s victory marks the second year in a row that a Canadian series has topped the annual competition.

Stéphane Cardin leads Quebec Film and TV Council in CEO role

The former Netflix and CMF exec begins his term as president and CEO on Jan. 6.

Boat Rocker completes full acquisition of Insight Productions

Boat Rocker purchased the outstanding 30% share in Toronto-based Insight on Dec. 31, 2024.

Deal of the Year 2024: Lionsgate and Entertainment One

Lionsgate’s Kevin Beggs and Jocelyn Hamilton unpack how the US$375 million acquisition has been a boon for the larger studio and its newly minted Canadian division.

In Brief: Canadian Short Screenplay Competition returns

Plus: The DOC Institute announces its Breakthrough 2.0 Lab participants, five Canadian shorts are bound for Sundance, and more.

Randy Lennox, Fabienne Colas appointed to Order of Canada

A number of screen industry figures were honoured, including Ryan Reynolds, Maureen Jennings and Chloé Sainte-Marie.

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WildBrain to sell majority stake in TV channels to IoM Media

The sale is valued at more than $40 million over a four-year period and includes Family Channel, Family Jr., WildBrainTV and Télémagino.

French-Language Series of the Year 2024: Survivor Québec

The localized version of the legendary franchise has amassed a dedicated fanbase with the help of strategic programming and promotion from Noovo.

Xavier Brassard-Bédard appointed as CEO of TFO

Brassard-Bédard succeeds Michelle Séguin, who has been CEO since February 2022.

Denis Côté doc among Canadian films to screen at Berlinale

Madeleine Sims-Fewer and Dusty Mancinelli’s Honey Bunch and Eric San’s animated feature Space Cadet will make their world premieres.