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Neshama launches distribution division, partners with Fox
The newly launched Neshama Releasing is led by Brook Peters, who joins the company as SVP, sales and business development.
Telus hires Selina Crammond as production executive
Crammond joins the Telus originals team following her work at Creative BC and the DOXA Documentary Film Festival.
Atomic Cartoons co-founder launches Toon City Vancouver
The studio is led by Trevor Bentley and will provide service work for kids and family animated projects.
CMF appoints directors of English content, strategic partnerships
The CMF is also expanding its Growth & Inclusion team into the French market with two additional appointments.
Daniel Northway-Frank boards Isuma Distribution International
The former imagineNATIVE director has been tapped to oversee Isuma’s film launches and sales as director of distribution.
Disney+ Canada cuts head of content role
Stephanie Azam has been let go in a recent company-wide restructure, Playback has confirmed.
TV’s Sue Johanson remembered as ‘national treasure’
The sex educator and host of the Sunday Night Sex Show died this week at the age of 93.
In Brief: Denys Arcand receives stamp of approval
Plus: On Screen Manitoba names the finalists for the RBC $10,000 Emerging Filmmaker Pitch Competition, Kimberley Perdue retires from Super Channel, and more.
Corus Entertainment has reduced workforce by 8%, says CEO
President and CEO Doug Murphy said the company has cut more than 250 full-time positions since the start of fiscal 2023 in a call with investors.
GroupM Motion Entertainment expands into Canada
The Canadian division will provide local clients with original programming and branded entertainment via creative and talent partnerships.
Alibi Entertainment adds two VPs to executive team
The Toronto prodco has tapped Joanne Virgo to lead its factual and lifestyle slate, with Jeff Baker overseeing production.
Pixcom promotes five to management team
The Montreal-based prodco has also announced the sale of dramedy Audrey est revenue to the Middle East.
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