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Cineplex reports 9.1% decrease in attendance for Q3
Revenues for the theatre chain came in lower than expected despite continued growth in its ad sales and premium experiences businesses.
How a near-collapse inspired the launch of a Canadian distributor
Ron Dias and Joanne Jansen discuss how their struggles with their film Morningside, and its subsequent success, pushed them to enter the Canadian distribution market.
Photo gallery: PTP Pink Awards 2025
Canadian performer Beverly Glenn-Copeland was recognized with the Legacy Award during the evening, which was hosted by Emily Hampshire and Hollywood Jade.
BCE reports continued Crave growth, despite media revenue dip
BCE executives discussed the company’s AI growth during a Thursday-morning earnings call.
Corus board approves plan to reduce debt via recapitalization
The proposed plan will see Corus fall under a new ownership group, with more than $500 million cut from its current debt.
Corus revenue falls 14% in Q4 with further ad declines
The company also reported an increase on the cap to its credit facility.
Vanessa Case, Doug Smith among Paramount layoffs
The Canadian executives will exit their roles on Friday, Playback has learned.
Streamland merging Toronto post businesses Picture Shop, Formosa
The Toronto-based picture and sound post-production teams will be integrated under the shared Picture Shop banner.
Rio Theatre team takes over Park Theatre to prevent closure
Rio’s takeover of the historic Vancouver theatre was supported by a group of U.S. and Canadian financiers, led by Oddfellows Pictures’ Chris Ferguson.
Wendy Noss departing as president of MPA-Canada
Noss has led the Motion Picture Association – Canada for more than 15 years.
Blink49 Studios, Piller/Segan ink multi-year joint venture
Piller/Segan will appoint an executive dedicated to supporting projects under the venture.
Producers accuse WGC of punitive actions in writer fee dispute
The Writers Guild of Canada filed a grievance against the production Someone’s Daughter in September, claiming unpaid writer fees.
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