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People/Companies
Canada’s South Korea trade mission set for April
Canadian Heritage will oversee tailored B2B meetings for creative sector companies attending the mission as part of the Creative Export Strategy.
Fremantle is open to creative deals with Canadian partners
Executive Michela Di Mondo discusses how the global distributor is building on its work in Canada, both in formats and scripted shows like Sullivan’s Crossing and Little Bird.
Lionsgate closes deal to acquire eOne from Hasbro
The US$375 million acquisition includes Hasbro’s interest in eOne’s Canadian operations.
Clerisy Entertainment taps Jon Mann to lead development
Mann joined the Dartmouth, N.S.-based production company effective Jan. 2.
Canadian studios look to M&A to stay competitive
Deals like the Blue Ant Media and marblemedia merger are helping domestic companies scale up to compete globally, but it’s not a one-size-fits-all approach.
Reynolds Mastin reflects on the CMPA’s 75-year anniversary
The president and CEO shares how the association has evolved in the last few years through changes to the board of directors.
Photo Gallery: CMPA’s 2023 Year-End Party
See which screen industry members mixed and mingled at Chotto Matte in Toronto.
NFB eliminates two executive producer roles in restructure
David Christensen and Rohan Fernando departed the federal agency last week, Playback has confirmed.
Trailblazer Nancy Chapelle reflects on multifaceted career
Chapelle leaves behind a lasting legacy as she prepares to depart the Bell Fund – just as she did at TVO and Catalyst before.
Kids Production Company of the Year 2023: Sinking Ship Entertainment
The Toronto-based prodco has stayed competitive by looking beyond North America for sales and partnerships.
Dealmaker of the Year 2023: Jamie Schouela
The executive has helped Blue Ant Media become a global leader in the FAST sector.
Showrunner of the Year 2023: Leslie Norville
The “quiet force” behind the CBC docuseries Black Life: Untold Stories.
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