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Whistler Film Fest names executive director
Angela Heck officially takes on the title after stepping in for former executive director Shauna Hardy Mishaw last year and leading the winter fest to pivot online on its 20th anniversary.
Tim Erickson takes over Peanuts Worldwide
The former DreamWorks and GoldieBlox exec will work with WildBrain, Sony and Charles Schulz’s family to develop new licensing and retail opportunities for the brand.
EXCLUSIVE: Pacific Northwest Pictures rebrands to Photon Films
The name change comes as the company rebrands as a producer and distributor, stating domestic production is its “next phase” for growth.
EXCLUSIVE: 5’7 Films hires four to its exec team
The Toronto prodco has expanded its scope with new development deals as it readies the international release of Faking a Murderer (pictured).
Meridian Artists acquires The Alpern Group
The Toronto and L.A.-based agency now represents some of Canada’s top showrunners, including Wynonna Earp‘s Emily Andras, Coroner‘s Morwyn Brebner and The Porter‘s Marsha Greene.
CMF adds three to its board of directors
Jason Badal, Sanae Takahashi and Chantale Coulombe have joined the CMF board, bringing their past experience in IP law, broadcasting and telecommunications.
Nelvana signs first-look with Kyle Charles
The writer and illustrator will develop original animated content for all ages and platforms as part of the two-year deal.
Montreal’s DDEG partners with Lex+Otis to launch KRAKN Animation
The joint venture will provide pre-production and animation services, with locations in L.A. and Montreal.
A+E Networks acquire 35% stake in Reel One
A+E Networks will partner with Reel One majority shareholder Newen to accelerate the company’s content and distribution strategies.
Mercury Filmworks launches live-action prodco
Nicole St. Pierre and Holly Merritt will lead Sungate Films, which is in development on kids series Arrow Radio.
William F. White sets up shop in Pickering with massive movie backlot
The production equipment studio and the City of Pickering have teamed for a nine-year lease on largest movie backlot in Canada, according to officials.
Play Management expands to content development
The Vancouver-based talent agency has hired Andrew McCann Smith to lead Play Media, a new content creation arm of the company to develop original IP.
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