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NSI CEO Joy Loewen explains her decision to step down

The head of the National Screen Institute – Canada says she feels it’s “a really good time” to announce her planned departure for June 2024.

NSI CEO Joy Loewen to step down in June 2024

Loewen will leave her position at the National Screen Institute following the completion of the Winnipeg non-profit’s strategic plan.

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.

Cineplex

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

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.

TVA Groupe

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.