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Film
Deals: Raven Banner, Rhombus Media, CraveTV
Raven Banner picks up Peter Ricq’s debut feature Dead Shack, Stephen Dunn’s Closet Monster lands on Netflix in the U.S., plus more deals.
CMF, Google partner on Cancon initiative
A new YouTube channel, managed by BBTV, will host classic Canadian film and TV series from as early as 1995.
In Brief: CTV sets Saving Hope premiere; Angry Inuk awarded
The final season of the medical drama debuts in March, Arnaquq-Baril’s documentary takes a People’s Choice prize, and more news.
Tricon receives multiple offers to purchase distribution library
The company will appear before the Ontario Superior Court of Justice next week to request additional time in order to complete a sale.
Revival 629 reveals expansion plans
The Toronto studio is adding a 7,500 square-foot space for the production of music videos, TV commercials and VR.
Telefilm unveils discoverability initiatives
The cultural agency is partnering with iTunes, VIA Rail and the NFB, among others, to promote Cancon in 2017.
Hot Sheet: Top 5 Canadian films Jan. 13 to 19, 2017
Votez Bougon is in the top spot, with Le Fils de Jean at #2 Nos nuits feront echo at #3.
Hot Sheet: Top 10 films Jan. 13 to 19, 2017
Rogue One: A Star Wars Story is at #1, followed by La La Land at #2 and Sing at #3.
CMF makes the case for an Indigenous Screen Office
To bolster representation of Aboriginal Peoples in Canadian media, a new report argues for a dedicated body modelled on the Screen Australia Indigenous office.
Hot Docs to honour Maya Gallus
For her work challenging female and LGBTQ stereotypes, the filmmaker will be recognized with a “Focus On” retrospective at the 2017 festival.
Denis Villeneuve nominated for an Oscar
The NFB-produced animated short Blind Vaysha is also in the running for a golden trophy.
In brief: Letterkenny preps for Paddy’s Day; Peppa Pig nabs prize
A special St. Patrick’s Day episode of the CraveTV original will launch March 17, Canada/Ireland copro Maudie to screen in Berlin, plus more news.
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