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TPC acquires Vancouver film finance firm MCG

EXCLUSIVE: The acquisition has created TPC Canada, run by MCG co-founders Ross Mrazek and Benjamin Rappaport.

Paramount+ to travel to Canada Shore with Insight

The latest spinoff of Jersey Shore will have Insight’s co-chief content officer Erin Brock onboard as showrunner.

CMF delays 2025-26 program budget, guidelines

The delay is due to the caretaker convention and upcoming federal election.

MPA, DGA react to Canadian trade practices in U.S. gov’t submissions

Weeks before U.S. president Donald Trump’s new tariffs, the U.S. screen industry orgs shared feedback on what they view as “predatory” and “protectionist” policies in Canada and elsewhere.

Fanshawe College suspends 40 programs starting in the fall

The cuts include programs focused on digital media production and broadcast journalism.

TVO reveals new docs premiering in spring slate

The two world premieres hail from Toronto prodcos Good Earth Productions and Fathom Film Group.

APTN renews Amplify docuseries for season three

Each episode of the series from Wolfwalker Productions explores a different Indigenous musician.

Boat Rocker’s Q4 and full-year results reveal revenue decline

Declines in television revenues and scripted production, attributed to “macroeconomic headwinds,” were noted as a factor in the recent reverse takeover by Blue Ant Media.

Canadian Film Day doubles partner registrations compared to 2024

Reel Canada organizers expect the day’s screenings to exceed 2,000 on April 16.

BANFF to laud Hans Zimmer with Career Achievement award

Zimmer will also take part in a panel session alongside members of Bleeding Fingers Music, the composer collective he co-founded.

Bell Media appoints Matt McGowan to new SVP role

The former Snap exec will oversee Bell Media’s advertising sales and partnerships strategy.