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Ontario’s Krow, Torpedo, Tryptyc launch Ticket VFX studio

The new VFX studio will be led by EVP Samara Melanson and COO Bob Munroe.

Roku taps Pehar for ad sales director for Canada

The industry veteran was most recently the head of Canada ad sales at Spotify.

Quebecor reports media revenue increase for Q2

The telecom company reported an overall revenue of $1.39 billion for the quarter.

Cutting Class Media

Cutting Class, Lakeside Animation ink five-year partnership

The companies plan to announce their first projects together later this year.

Corus adds Barb McKergow to leadership team as Greg McLelland departs

The company confirmed McLelland’s role as EVP and chief revenue officer has been eliminated amid ongoing layoffs.

Paquin Entertainment Group hires Andrew Akman as COO

Based in Toronto, Akman will support the live entertainment company as it expands its project roster to include film and television.

Aircraft Pictures co-founders repurchase shares from Corus

Corus Entertainment bought a majority stake in Aircraft Pictures in 2022.

Bell Media sees ad revenue boost in Q2

The company also reported a 21% increase in Crave subscribers for Q2, which helped to offset losses in BDU subscribers.

Spin Master sees revenue dip in Q2, offset by entertainment gains

The company announced that EVP and CFO Mark Segal will retire in 2025.

National Film Board names Julia Qiwen Zhu as next CFO

She assumes the role from outgoing CFO Joanne Heller effective Aug. 19.

DSO hires Alethea Bakogeorge for director role

Bakogeorge will support the various programs underway at the Disability Screen Office.

Newen acquires majority stake in Johnson Production Group

The Vancouver-headquartered company produces about 40 movies a year for broadcast television and streaming.