People/Companies

Media revenues stable in BCE’s Q1 financials

Bell Media’s operating revenues dipped slightly to $749 million in Q1 as overall growth in subscriber revenues offset declines in the ad market.

eOne’s Armand Leo joins Blue Ice

The former SVP of global physical production joins the Toronto-based prodco as EVP of production and creative affairs.

Shark Teeth options wild western novella

The Toronto-based Vegas Cakes producer has acquired the rights to Sarah Gailey’s River of Teeth.

Scott Brothers Global names new president

David Dembroski will lead the organization, which serves as the parent co for Scott Brothers Entertainment and Scott Living.

Thunderbird options The Marrow Thieves

The Vancouver-based prodco plans to adapt Cherie Dimaline’s novel into a limited series.

Kew Media buys Australian non-scripted producer

The Toronto-based media company has agreed to acquire Essential Quail Media Group for $31.9 million.

Ironwood Studios

Whites expands with Vancouver studios

Ironwood and Fraserwood Studios will operate under the Whites banner, with Alex Godfrey joining the team as Whites’ VP, studios.

Reel FX opens Montreal animation studio

With its new flagship studio, the U.S. company aims to create 400 new jobs in the city by 2020.

Nelvana picks up global rights to Chinese series Super BOOMi

The animation producer and distributor has also inked a first-look deal with the studio behind the 3D-animated show.

The Heat from Maya Gallus for Hot Docs 2018

Hot Docs’ march toward gender parity

The festival’s team digs into hitting the milestone and pushing the #TimesUp conversation with its programming.

Behind OUTtv’s brand expansion plans

With a new output deal with Breaking Glass Pictures, and following its recent expansion to New Zealand, CEO Brad Danks eyes global growth.

Cedar Island prodco sets roots in Vancouver

Led by Andrew Williamson (pictured) and Henrik Meyer, the newly launched prodco currently has four projects in various stages of production.