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Global greenlights season two of Ransom
The drama is produced by Entertainment One, Sienna Films, Frank Spotnitz’s Big Light Productions and Budapest-based Korda Studios.
Netflix fires back to critics, sheds some light on key details
The company released a public statement Tuesday morning in reaction to criticism over its agreement with the Canadian government to invest in the cultural sector.
Kew Media acquires U.K. distributor TCB Media Rights
The purchase of the unscripted distribution firm is Kew’s first since it closed its acquisition of five Canadian prodcos in March.
Cory Bowles’ Black Cop wins VIFF’s best Canadian feature prize
As well, filmmaker Kathleen Hepburn won a trio of awards for her debut feature Never Steady, Never Still.
DHX Media weighs sale
Following a disappointing fiscal 2017 report that saw the company’s share price drop, the DHX board is weighing its options.
Creative Canada leaves many questions unanswered
With details still to be revealed, producers welcome CMF changes and find cautious optimism in Netflix’s investment, while some broadcasters fume over the streamer’s status quo.
Netflix looms large in Cancon cultural policy
In addition to revealing a $500 million investment – and a new local production house – from the SVOD, the government also commits to stabilizing CMF funding.
New Establishment: Forte Entertainment
The Toronto prodco behind Hello Goodbye thinks it has the recipe for a breakout original Canadian format.
Boat Rocker acquires Proper Television, Proper Rights
Proper execs Lesia Capone and Cathie James become co-presidents under the terms of the new deal, which follows the passing of founder and president Guy O’Sullivan in April.
Can The Launch take off internationally?
Randy Lennox lays out his plan to bring the series worldwide through big stars like Shania Twain and Fergie and a responsive format.
Indigenous voices rising: Michelle Latimer
Following the world premiere of her short Nuuca at TIFF, the Rise filmmaker talks finding wide audiences for Indigenous content.
CBC programming spend spikes in 2016/2017
The pubcaster also saw ad revenues jump 20.3%, largely thanks to the 2016 Rio Olympics, according to its annual report.
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