Chawla will begin her five-year term as director and CEO on June 26, taking over from Simon Brault.
EXCLUSIVE: The former director of original content at Rogers Sports & Media will develop films for the Vortex slate.
The three-phase regulatory plan is scheduled to begin this spring with public consultations on which broadcasters and online platforms will be regulated and how.
The company continues to see low ad demand, though it was offset by growth in digital and telco subscriptions.
The U.K. studio operator has taken full ownership of the Port Lands studio after Bell Media completed the sale of its 63% majority stake.
The companies have signed a development deal to create Japanese content that appeals to an international audience.
The former WildBrain and Nelvana exec is joining the studio behind 16 Hudson to steer its growing international sales business.
Lindsay Monture joins as festival director, while David Morrison has been promoted to associate director.
The veteran broadcast and production executive will take on another five-year term starting July 3.
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The program provides $4,500 to prodcos and broadcasters working in kids programming to launch a 12-week internship.
The leadership team additions follow the company’s approved merger with Shaw.