TV

NSI, CMF, EAVE set cohort for Access BIPOC Producers program

The 22 producers will gain access to training and mentorship to develop their production companies and original IP.

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Crave, APTN comedy Don’t Even gets underway in Winnipeg

The Indigenous-led series is created by Amber-Sekowan Daniels and directed by Zoe Hopkins.

Deals: Highball.TV, WildBrain, OUTtv, Cartoonito

Highball.TV picks up global rights to Ivan Madeira’s feature Pattern, Prime Video acquires Degrassi content for Canada, Australia and New Zealand, and more.

Slap Happy Cartoons joins The Beachcombers Animated

The Vancouver-based animation studio will produce the series and pitch it at upcoming markets.

B.C. guilds, unions to extend CMPA-BC, AMPTP agreements

The deal, which must be ratified by members, includes a 5% wage increase, with the contracts extended until March 31, 2025.

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Project 10 unveils comedy-heavy development slate

The slate includes projects from Kathleen Robertson, Dave Thomas, Dustin Mulligan and Jennifer Podemski.

Large-scale trade mission to Japan in the works

The fall trade mission will bring several domestic sectors, including the cultural industry, to Osaka and Tokyo.

Vancouver Film Studios sold to Hackman Capital Partners

The acquisition includes affiliate companies Pacific Backlot and Signal Systems.

APTN proposes licence amendment to consolidate feeds

The broadcaster said it would run two national feeds, with one dedicated to Indigenous languages, as a way to better serve its mandate in its application to the CRTC.

Hollywood Suite sets multi-picture slate with 5’7 Films

EXCLUSIVE: The partnership includes a project that will see filmmakers Adam Rodness and Stu Stone reprise their Faking a Murderer personas.

Corus Entertainment has reduced workforce by 8%, says CEO

President and CEO Doug Murphy said the company has cut more than 250 full-time positions since the start of fiscal 2023 in a call with investors.

Super Channel greenlights three factual series

The titles are part of an extended partnership between Super Channel, Go Button Media and Off the Fence.