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Indie theatres worry they won’t survive in the future, says Telefilm study
The Canadian Content and Independent Cinema study found theatre owners fear government subsidies will lapse before moviegoers are ready to fully return.
Alanis Obomsawin film collection coming to APTN lumi streaming service
The collection will include films from the renowned documentary maker created between 1984 and 2019, including Incident at Restigouche and Hi-Ho Mistahey!
Hot Sheet: Digital Demand for Nov. 15 to 21, 2021
Star Trek: Discovery rises to No. 2 in digital originals, with Letterkenny cracking the top 10, while Saturday Night Live, recently hosted by Simu Liu, remains at the top of the overall list.
Production boom propels Thunderbird’s bottom line
The B.C.-based company has 27 programs in various stages of development across its divisions, 12 of which are company or partner-managed IP.
Screen industry reacts to throne speech
CMPA, Friends, WGC are among the organizations encouraged by the government’s commitment to updating the Broadcasting Act.
Netflix takes a slice of Strawberry Shortcake
Berry in the Big City is headed to the SVOD next year, with WildBrain also inking new licensing deals for both the refreshed and classic versions of the brand.
Deals: Bron, Creepy Bits, WildBrain, Sinking Ship
AMC+ acquires That Dirty Black Bag while Bloody Disgusting TV gets Creepy Bits, plus more.
Great Pacific Media signs Peyton to docuseries
No timetable has been set, but the San Andreas director will work with renowned U.S. scientist Michio Kaku, who brings her expertise to narrate and consult on the series.
Cameras roll on Letterkenny spinoff, Shoresy
Production on Crave’s small-town hoser comedy is underway in Sudbury, Ont., in association with New Metric Media, WildBrain and Play Fun Games.
Hot Sheet: Digital Demand for Nov. 8 to 14, 2021
The Toronto-shot Star Trek: Discovery makes the digital originals list, led by perennial favourites Stranger Things and The Mandalorian.
Toronto production volume soaring amid studio builds
The City of Toronto projects a record production volume for 2021 amid studio builds, including $250 million state-of-the-art media hub.
Network Entertainment, Universal Music, CBC team for Anne Murray doc
The film will screen as a one-night theatrical event at 50 select Cineplex theatres across Canada ahead of its broadcast and streaming premiere on CBC TV and CBC Gem.
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