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Montreal’s ON Animation Studios is shutting down
The service company behind Ladybug & Cat Noir: The Movie is closing, after joining other Quebec studios in warning that a change in the province’s tax animation credit would hurt business.
CBC documentary veteran Sue Dando to retire in March
The pubcaster has also shifted the roles for other members of its unscripted programming team.
Spin Master sees fiscal 2024 revenue increase to US$2.2B
The overall growth in revenue was attributed to the company’s 2023 acquisition of U.S. toy company Melissa & Doug.
CRTC authorizes distribution for indie streamer Stageview.TV
The company is now in advanced discussions with “major Canadian BDUs,” according to CEO Craig Thompson.
Canada Council names Cheryl Hickman as next board chair
The opera company founder’s five-year term in the post begins in July.
Deals: Cineflix, Raven Banner, GRB Media Ranch, Fremantle
Cineflix Rights acquires worldwide distribution for a Nordic crime drama, Raven Banner acquires worldwide sales and distribution rights to a U.S. horror comedy, and more.
Go Button Media’s The Animal Within greenlit for second season
The greenlight represents the second of six series Go Button will deliver to partners Autentic and Super Channel.
Graham Greene, Patrick Huard among 2025 NFB laureates
The awards will be presented June 14 at the National Arts Centre in Ottawa.
Thunderbird reports increased revenue for fiscal Q2
During the quarter, Thunderbird had 14 programs in service production, which it attributed to the positive growth.
Valerie Creighton to receive inaugural Reelworld Ally Award
The award is intended to recognize members of the Canadian screen industry who have broken down barriers and created inclusion.
Canadian projects line Blue Ant’s London TV Screenings slate
The slate includes series such as Northwoods Survival and Ghosting with Luke Hutchie and Matthew Finlan.
Rogers proposes $3.7M tangible benefits for NBA TV Canada sale
The CRTC is overseeing the acquisition of channel licensee Toronto Raptors Network Ltd. in Rogers’ larger MLSE transaction with BCE.
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