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Netflix commissions SCTV comedy special
It will be produced by SCTV producer Andrew Alexander, Lindsay Cox of Insight Productions and Emma Tillinger Koskoff of Sikelia Productions.
LevelFilm acquires CFC Features’ 22 Chaser
The drama, produced by Don Carmody, Daniel Bekerman and Aeschylus Poulos, will first premiere at a special National Canadian Film Day event.
BANFF festival launches Diversity of Voices Initiative
The program aims to provide mentorship and market-access opportunities for 100 Indigenous, Francophone and female industry professionals.
Super Channel brings back Pure for season two
After CBC last year opted not to renew the hour-long drama, Super Channel has stepped in to commission a sophomore season of the Mennonite mob drama.
Canadian projects pick up 34 Rockie Award noms
Travelers, Schitt’s Creek and How to Buy a Baby are among the series up for some hardware at the Banff World Media Festival program competition.
Corner Gas Animated debut draws 280K on overnights
The ratings haul makes the rebooted comedy property the most-watched Canadian series debut in the history of The Comedy Network.
Kew posts overall revenues of $260.3M for fiscal 2017
CEO Steven Silver told investors the company’s future success will hinge on its ability to realize the synergies between its growing number of production and distribution assets.
CMF program budget holds steady at $352 million
With a $15 million top-up from the feds to offset declining BDU revenues, the CMF says it’s found “more solid footing” to provide stable funding.
Quebec to tax Netflix, foreign digital companies
In its 2018 budget, the province also laid out plans to boost funding for the cultural sector and open tax credits to digital-only projects.
DHX strategic review to conclude by June
At its annual shareholder meeting, CEO Michael Donovan discussed the importance of premium brands and offered insight into how the company arrived at its review.
Indie List deadline extended
Producers now have until April 6 to complete Playback‘s annual survey of independent production spending. CLICK HERE to access survey directly.
Sinking Ship snags 17 Daytime Emmy nominations
It and 9 Story Media continued to make Canada a kids-content force to be reckoned with at the annual awards show.
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