People/Companies

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.

Catherine Tait on industry ‘in crisis,’ her CBC/Radio-Canada legacy

The outgoing CBC/Radio-Canada president and CEO reflects on her time at the head of the pubcaster and the state of the screen sector.

Dealmaker of the Year 2024: 9 Story’s Vince Commisso

The 9 Story president and CEO discusses the synergies created through Scholastic’s $250 million investment.

Bell Media reveals initial lineup for rebranded channels

Great Pacific Media’s Rocky Mountain Wreckers will debut on USA Network while Cream Productions’ The Texas Cheerleader Murder Plot heads to Oxygen True Crime.

BANFF adds three execs to board of directors, names new vice chair

The new additions to the board come from Fifth Season, YouTube and Banijay Rights.

Changemaker of the Year 2024: Kerry Swanson

The CEO of the Indigenous Screen Office discusses the organization’s historic year securing permanent funding from the federal government.

Showrunner of the Year 2024: Tassie Cameron

The producers behind Law & Order Toronto: Criminal Intent discuss bringing the beloved franchise to Canada.

Frantic Films jumps into FAST market with My Money

Frantic Films president Stephanie Fast discusses the strategy behind launching the finance-focused FAST channel.