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Underrepresented writers lost ground amid reduced commissions in 2020: report
The Writers Guild of Canada’s updated Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Report shows members from underrepresented communities saw a mix of small gains and losses in opportunities.
Corus sees lift in revenue in fiscal 2021
The broadcaster’s pandemic recovery continues as the company plans to leverage its content production and distribution capabilities with international partners.
Indie Report 2021: Producing a dramatic comeback
Results from Playback‘s 2021 Indie Report demonstrate the resilience of Canada’s independent production sector in the face of a global pandemic.
OUTtv elevates drag format in new series
Reality competition series Call Me Mother is the first to feature queens as mentors, and has a companion weekly podcast.
Canadian MIPCOM participants laud in-person results
Our roundup of feedback from attendees at the TV market delivers reveals quality and volume of in-person meetings, and formats and kids content as hot areas for growth.
Liquid Media partners with predictive project platform
Slated will provide packaging, financing, sales and distribution services aiming to drive growth for IP owners and producers in both film and TV.
Hot Sheet: Top 30 TV programs for Oct. 4 to 10, 2021
CSI: Vegas and 9-1-1 lead as the fall TV season heats up.
Syfy cancels SurrealEstate after one season
The series first premiered on July 16 on Syfy in the U.S. and CTV Sci-Fi Channel in Canada.
Children Ruin Everything acquired as Roku Original
The CTV comedy, produced by New Metric Media, will have its U.S. premiere on The Roku Channel in 2022.
Struggle for resources impacts underrepresented screen industry workers in Atlantic region: report
Survey paints portrait of highly educated and skilled professionals who lack access to skills development programs, unions and guilds, and work, on average, only half the year.
Deals: CBC, eOne, Guru, Media Ranch
Canadian prodcos and networks net new licensing deals and acquisitions, plus Canadian unscripted formats find U.S. homes at MIPCOM.
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