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Deals: Super Channel, Amuz Distribution, Spin Master
Super Channel acquires Australian drama Fake, Amuz Distribution inks licensing deals in Europe, and more.
Retired talent agent Ronda Cooper dies at 77
A longtime agent at the Characters Talent Agency, Cooper died peacefully on Jan. 1, according to her obituary.
Black Academy unveils 2024/25 skills development cohort
The 11 members of the cohort have collectively completed more than 1,100 hours of training.
In Brief: Boat Rocker taps Patrick Roberts for SVP role
Plus: Mlle Bottine hits a key box office milestone and The Apprentice receives another acting nomination.
Kate Ziegler elected president of ACTRA Toronto
Ziegler began her two-year term as the president of ACTRA Toronto on Jan. 7.
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.
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