People/Companies

CBC’s new head on pubcaster’s role amid political turbulence

CBC/Radio-Canada president and CEO Marie-Philippe Bouchard spoke with Playback about the need to transform the public broadcaster.

Telefilm Canada adds two to project financing team

The funder also announced that longtime Telefilm executive Marie-France Godbout will retire at the end of July.

Deals: WildBrain, Cutting Class Media, GRB Media Ranch

WildBrain secures global distribution for Goddard/Brown’s Songs from the Bright Side, Cutting Class Media debuts distribution slate, and more.

Other Animal’s Kill or Be Killed launches sales ahead of EFM

The slasher from Other Animal Entertainment stars Scream actor David Arquette and Heartland‘s Alisha Newton.

Vortex Media, Candour Pictures ink first-look deal

The deal builds on their collaboration on the MOW Trapped in the Spotlight.

SODEC supports production for nine documentary projects

La Société de développement des entreprises culturelles is supporting an additional three documentaries in the post-production stage.

Farpoint Films acquires Scotfree Productions

With the acquisition, Scotfree owner Scott R. Leary becomes Farpoint’s chief content officer.

Duo Productions, Poutine Studios form content partnership

The companies plan to leverage their respective expertise to create original English and French-language content.

Brain Power Studio promotes Nancy Yeaman to COO

The Newmarket, Ont.-based content producer and distributor also added Rimma Belau as its director of finance.

Boat Rocker hires Mellany Welsh in SVP role

The former Nelvana head will manage Boat Rocker’s brand portfolio.

ITV Studios Nordics acquires ‘Ultimate Challenge’ format

Renamed as The League of Extraordinary… for the global market, the format made its debut on CBC as Canada’s Ultimate Challenge.

Blink49 Studios hires Andrew Nissen for scripted VP role

The Toronto-headquartered company also promoted four executives across its Toronto and L.A. teams.