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CMPA promotes Nicole Cheng to leadership team
Cheng has been appointed as VP of finance and facilities as CFO Rob Searle readies for retirement.
Changemaker of the Year 2023: Joy Loewen
The National Screen Institute CEO has been a key collaborator on initiatives providing career-changing opportunities for screen industry members.
Executive of the Year 2023: Justin Stockman
Bell Media’s content head shares how key deals have helped expand the broadcaster’s commissioning strategy.
LaRue Entertainment taps Jay Carolyn Wu to lead development
The former Bell Media development executive has been appointed as the Toronto prodco’s head of development.
Production Company of the Year 2023: Lark Productions
How the Vancouver-based prodco has stayed true to its roots as a talent-driven business, while leveraging the strategic strength of its partners.
Toon Boom Animation hires Colin Bohm as CEO
Bohm joins Toon Boom two months after his departure from Corus Entertainment.
Cineplex’s Thomas Santram elected Canadian Academy chair
Santram succeeds outgoing chair John Young, with Cinespace’s Magali Simard newly elected to the board.
Netflix Canada adds eOne’s Chris Bell to content team
Bell will work with Danielle Woodrow and Tara Woodbury to develop Netflix’s Canadian scripted slate.
Bell Fund appoints Marcia Douglas as new executive director
The Canada Media Fund exec succeeds Nancy Chapelle, who is retiring from the role at the end of the year.
Negotiations stall between WGC, CMPA over IPA
The parties have not returned to the bargaining table since Nov. 23, Playback has learned.
CBC/Radio-Canada to cut 600 jobs, reduce content spend
UPDATED: The cuts include a $40 million reduction in commissions and acquisitions, which the pubcaster said will reduce the number of new series and renewals in 2024-25.
Integral Artists acquires Kathy Carpenter Talent Agency
EXCLUSIVE: The KC Talent Agency team will merge with Integral’s on-camera division effective immediately.
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