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Cineworld continues with Cineplex deal in face of coronavirus concerns
The U.K. theatre chain maintains deal will close but protracted virus crisis may ‘cast doubt’ over ability to stay in business.
Media Headquarters’ Cohen buys back prodco from Kew Media Group
Cohen will remain as CEO of the Salvage Kings producer, with the Toronto company’s production staff and slate unaffected by the move.
Wattpad Studios unveils first European hire
Carla Zeller’s Paris-based role sees her focus on growing Wattpad’s existing European partnerships, as Muriel Rosilio joins the team on a permanent basis.
Nikki Ray Media Agency strikes deal for Architect’s shares
Playback Daily has learned the transaction is expected to close within the next few days and will see production on titles like Fire Masters continue.
J.C. Mills to head up Cineflix Productions
Cineflix Media has appointed the former Glass Entertainment Group executive as president and commercial director, while Charles Tremayne shifts to a new role.
DATSIT Sphere acquires BGM from Kew Media
The deal marks DATSIT Sphere’s first foray into English-language factual production as BGM follows Frantic Films in the Canadian prodco exit from Kew.
Five Qs with: Robin Mirsky
The board of directors’ tribute honouree talks how the Rogers Group of Funds has evolved and the decision to open a new envelope with Creative BC.
Shaftesbury, Company option Burrows’ Birder Murder Mysteries
The first partnership between the two companies, the project is expected to bring together a roster of Canadian and U.K. screenwriters.
Miramax exec joins Cineflix Rights as head of scripted
The newly created role sees James Durie focus on the distributor’s global strategy for sales, presales, acquisitions and coproductions for its scripted content.
CRTC hears interventions on Bell Media’s proposed V acquisition
Quebecor stood firm in its stance against the deal, while a number of associations disputed Bell Media’s request to lower French-language PNI expenditure requirements.
MacLeod unveils Ontario film and TV advisory panel members
Cinespace VP Jim Mirkopoulos will serve as chair, while Shaftesbury’s Christina Jennings has been tapped as its vice chair.
In brief: Netflix’s first Quebec film to premiere in Montreal
Plus: Anthropocene directors Jennifer Baichwal and Nicholas de Pencier take over Toronto’s Human Rights Watch fest and a new Montreal VFX studio opens.
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