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Frantic Films, 5’7 Films form strategic partnership
The prodcos will co-develop and coproduce scripted and unscripted projects together under the deal.
No Equal Entertainment, Rainmaker expand partnership
U.K. distributor Rainmaker Content has boarded three new scripted series from the Toronto-based prodco following their work on The Collector.
Pat DiVittorio to depart Bell Media after 34 years
The longtime programming exec will step down from her role on March 29.
Indiecan launches distribution arm to highlight queer cinema
Kirk Cooper has been tapped as head of acquisitions for Pride Pictures, which announced two titles as part of its 2024 slate.
Felix & Paul Studios secures financing for new VR production
The studio says the still-unnamed project is its largest to date at an eight-figure budget.
Paramount Global to begin layoffs as part of cost-cutting measures
The company’s affected U.S. employees will be notified by the end of the business day, with cuts outside of the U.S. happening over time.
Thunderbird Entertainment names new CFO
Simon Bodymore succeeds outgoing CFO Barb Harwood, who will depart effective March 1.
Cineplex reports 25.9% increase in revenue in 2023
The growth was attributed to an increase in attendance and help from box office hits such as Barbie and Oppenheimer.
Bell Media parentco BCE to cut 4,800 jobs, sell 45 radio stations
The majority of the cuts will be outside of Bell Media, Playback understands.
Fremantle acquires Singapore-based Beach House Pictures
The prodco was previously owned by Toronto-headquartered Blue Ant Media.
Yoann Sauvageau tapped as director of TVA Films
The former eOne and Maison 4:3 exec will oversee TVA Films’ business strategy and growth.
A.J. Cote makes a Big Jump
The animation exec has joined Ottawa’s Big Jump Entertainment as EVP of production and operations.
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