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Playback’s Dealmaker of the Year 2022: Blink49 Studios
The John Morayniss-led studio has attracted a range of artists and business partners in year one, solidifying its value proposition as a global content hub in Canada.
CosMedia launches LatAm distribution arm
Alongside the launch is CosMedia’s new distribution deal with Incendo to represent its catalogue of movies to Latin American buyers.
Thunderbird reaches agreement with shareholder Voss Capital
The deal sees major stakeholder Frank Giustra and interim chair Marni Wieshofer depart the board, replaced with two nominees from Voss.
Playback’s Changemakers of the Year 2022
Shamier Anderson and Stephan James, co-founders of The Black Academy and Bay Mills Studios, want to level up the Legacy Awards and help creators.
Big Time Decent launches new post facility in Calgary
President and executive producer Matt Shewchuk has also started a new production company with Vancouver-based filmmaker Joy Haskell.
marblemedia promotes Diane Rankin
Rankin becomes EVP, rights and executive producer to enhance the Toronto-based prodco’s revenue growth and increase production output in 2023.
Deals: Stratagem Studios, Crave, Syndicado, Wattpad Webtoon Studios, KO Distribution
Toronto’s Stratagem Studios signs a joint venture with Kleinburg Film Studios, Crave inks deal with Sweden’s Viaplay Group, and more.
In Brief: Canadian projects selected for Berlinale Series Market, Generation
Plus, Canadians continue to collect honours amid awards season, Adriano Rinaldi joins DNEG as GM of Vancouver studio, and more.
CBC names new CRO and head of Media Solutions division
Hisham Ghostine takes over the role as Donald Lizotte prepares to retire.
Playback’s Executive of the Year 2022: Monika Ille
The APTN CEO wants to keep the network flexible as opportunities emerge for Indigenous-led storytelling.
Sphere hires Sébastien Pigeon for legal affairs, distribution role
As EVP and chief legal and television distribution officer, Pigeon will develop Sphere’s TV distribution strategy and provide expertise on further acquisitions.
Indigenous Screen Office CEO Kerry Swanson’s growth strategy
Swanson outlines her goals for increasing the ISO’s partnerships and federal funding as she takes the reins following Jesse Wente’s departure.
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