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Tyson Media secures bobsledding, skeleton filming rights
The Vancouver-based company is in discussion with TV and streaming networks to air its three-part bobsled docuseries Redemption Run.
KO Distribution secures raft of sales and format options
Sales include the intergenerational comedy Lakay Nou and the format for the variety series Zenith.
Corus updates and amends its credit ceiling by $10M
The maturity of the credit facility has been updated to March 2027.
Deals: Lightdox, OUTtv, Blue Ant Studios, JFE
Lightdox acquires Amalie Atkins’ feature documentary, OUTtv launches first channel in Asia, and more.
Blue Ant to go public via Boat Rocker reverse takeover
Blue Ant’s listing on the Toronto Stock Exchange will follow a separate transaction involving Boat Rocker’s co-founders buying out their company’s studios business.
WIFT-AT names winners for 2025 Wave Awards
The non-profit professional association has also revealed the finalists for the CBC Pitch This! Competition ahead of its annual Making Waves conference.
Screen Nova Scotia acquires soundstage facility for $5M
The 20-acre property includes multiple buildings to accommodate the different needs of film and television production.
SODEC, ISO sign three-year agreement to expand relationship
The organizations will seek to increase support for First Nations and Inuit prodcos in Quebec.
Blink49 Studios expands scripted television team
Playback’s 5 to Watch alumna Mackenzie Donaldson and former Amazon Studios exec Andy Bourne are reporting to Carolyn Newman, EVP, global scripted television.
Three programmers depart TIFF, team realigned
Various programmers have taken on new remits along with three departures ahead of the festival’s 50th edition.
Hot Docs taps Diana Sanchez as new executive director
Sanchez has held key positions at several prominent international festivals, including the Toronto International Film Festival.
In Brief: Canadian projects line Children’s Emmy winners
Plus: Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie wins in Texas and Tantoo Cardinal is set to be honoured in May.
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