People/Companies

Ballinran Entertainment proposes Stratford production facility

The proposed Stageview Studios would be redeveloped from an existing warehouse in Stratford’s downtown.

Blink49 adds Mark Ford as chief creative officer for unscripted

Ford’s past credits include MTV’s Laguna Beach and Prime Video’s Mary J. Blige: My Life.

Tandem Films boards Jérémy Comte’s Paradise

Paris and London-based Film Constellation has launched sales for the drama thriller from Comte.

Numeris appoints Alicia Olson-Keating as next CEO

Most recently, Olson-Keating was managing director and CEO of Nielsen TAM Australia.

Richard Cormier

Richard Cormier departs the NFB

The National Film Board of Canada confirmed that Cormier left the organization as of Dec. 10, 2024.

Sepia Films taps Andria Spring for SVP role

EXCLUSIVE: The former Bron executive boarded as SVP, post and production on Jan. 3.

Photo gallery: CMPA’s 2024 Year-End Party

Members of Canada’s screen industry celebrated the end of 2024 at Toronto’s Chotto Matte restaurant on Dec. 17.

Corus sees 11% television revenue decline in Q1 2025

The company said it expects year-over-year advertising revenue declines to continue into Q2 2025.

Deals: Super Channel, Amuz Distribution, Spin Master

Super Channel acquires Australian drama Fake, Amuz Distribution inks licensing deals in Europe, and more.

Retired talent agent Ronda Cooper dies at 77

A longtime agent at the Characters Talent Agency, Cooper died peacefully on Jan. 1, according to her obituary.

Black Academy unveils 2024/25 skills development cohort

The 11 members of the cohort have collectively completed more than 1,100 hours of training.

In Brief: Boat Rocker taps Patrick Roberts for SVP role

Plus: Mlle Bottine hits a key box office milestone and The Apprentice receives another acting nomination.