People/Companies

Thunderbird reports increased revenue for fiscal Q2

During the quarter, Thunderbird had 14 programs in service production, which it attributed to the positive growth.

Valerie Creighton to receive inaugural Reelworld Ally Award

The award is intended to recognize members of the Canadian screen industry who have broken down barriers and created inclusion.

Canadian projects line Blue Ant’s London TV Screenings slate

The slate includes series such as Northwoods Survival and Ghosting with Luke Hutchie and Matthew Finlan.

Rogers proposes $3.7M tangible benefits for NBA TV Canada sale

The CRTC is overseeing the acquisition of channel licensee Toronto Raptors Network Ltd. in Rogers’ larger MLSE transaction with BCE.

Knowledge Network hires David Van Poppel as programming exec

Van Poppel joins the pubcaster as senior manager of programming and acquisitions following the retirement of Lawrence Tapley.

Breaking Glass Pictures acquires Jevon Boreland’s Welcome

The psychological thriller follows a couple whose romantic getaway becomes a fight for survival.

Vancouver Asian Film Festival appoints new festival director

Actor, producer and Skycorner Academy founder Rick Tae assumed the role this week.

TVO explores program pairings for Black History Month

TVO Docs programmers Shane Smith and Aidan Denison discuss using acquisitions to boost the themes of originals like Play It Loud!

Crave’s Empathie to world premiere at Series Mania

The Trio Orange-produced series will take part in the festival’s International Competition program.

Canadian Film Centre adds three to board of directors

The latest appointees hail from Cinespace, Prime Video and Toronto city council.

Deals: Pink Parrot Media, Kazoo Films, 9 Story

Pink Parrot Media acquires two films ahead of EFM, Night of the Zoopocalypse heads to the U.K. and 9 Story expands Scholastic Entertainment’s digital footprint.

Cineplex sells online store to CosmoBlue Canada

Cineplex disclosed the transaction in its Q4 and year-end financial results.