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Deals: Krypto, WildBrain CPLG, Sphere Films, Filmoption
XYZ Films boards Canada/U.K. psycho-thriller Krypto for global sales at Cannes, Sphere Films acquires Canadian rights for We Live in Time, and more.
Competition Bureau suing Cineplex for allegedly advertising misleading ticket prices online
Cineplex says the Bureau’s lawsuit will “be dismissed quickly as it has no merit.”
Blink49 Studios appoints Mal Stares as SVP, global scripted
The former VP of international TV production at Fifth Season will work on Blink49’s current and upcoming slate.
Sony Pictures Imageworks to open Montreal studio
The new Montreal studio will be led by Laura Fitzpatrick and is expected to add 150 new jobs in the local sector.
Thunderbird engages IP, M&A advisor ACF for strategic review
The review, designed to aid Thunderbird’s growth, is part of the cooperation agreement signed with minority shareholder Voss Capital earlier this year.
Vice Media Group files for bankruptcy
The company is expected to be acquired by a group led by its biggest lender.
Cineplex revenue up by 49% in Q1
Big boosts in box office and advertising revenue came alongside a record-setting quarter for its amusement business.
Ad revenue boost not enough to offset production declines at TVA
The company’s acting CEO said, however, that the outlook in broadcasting remains “uncertain.”
ComediHa! rebrands distribution division as Amuz
Amuz Distribution has launched with a focus on feel-good content, with additional funding to support new title acquisitions.
WIFT Toronto announces Showcase winners, board changes
Women in Film & Television Toronto held its 14th annual Showcase at TIFF Bell Lightbox this week.
Michelle Chawla takes helm of Canada Council for the Arts
Chawla will begin her five-year term as director and CEO on June 26, taking over from Simon Brault.
Vortex Media hires Nataline Rodrigues as SVP, development
EXCLUSIVE: The former director of original content at Rogers Sports & Media will develop films for the Vortex slate.
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